Researchers have proposed several different theories about why this may occur. One theory is that women are more likely than men to seek help for their depressed state and therefore more likely to be diagnosed with depression.
Depression is present in the majority of people who commit suicide.
Among the age group 18-24, suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death. Symptoms of clinical depression usually begin by early adulthood. The good news is that depression is a very treatable disorder. Psychotherapy is done by many mental health professionals, including social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists. All of the commonly used antidepressants are effective for clinical depression.