title: Epidemiology of depression for clinicians.
abstract: This article reviews the epidemiology of depression and the ways this information can be useful for clinicians. The article defines frequently used epidemiological terms, presents prevalence rates and risk factors; discusses the impact and consequences of depression; and suggests arenas for prevention, early intervention, and treatment that can help clinicians in their everyday work.
authors.affiliation: University of Pittsburgh, Department of Psychiatry, PA 15213.
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Bromberger
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Costello
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D008297:Male; D008393:Marriage; D015995:Prevalence; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D012947:Social Work