It is difficult to pinpoint exactly how much depression has increased since 2007. Due to the number of individuals that do not seek out mental health services for their needs, depression statistics are very likely under reported. However, data is available for the amount of antidepressants that are used in the United States.
Between 2015 - 2018, 13.2% of American adults had used antidepressants in the last month. The amount of antidepressant usage increases with age for adults. Antidepressant usage was higher among females compared to males over this three year time period.
When we compare the time period from 2015-2018, with data accrued between 2009-2010, the amount of antidepressant usage increased from 10.6% to 13.8%. Women were more likely to implement and use antidepressants than men, but it is important to consider the stigma surrounding reaching out for mental health services that led many men to forgo mental health treatments, thus leading to an underreporting and potential skewed data of antidepressants in men.