does depression lead to death
Report Abuse. Yes, Depression is the leading cause of suicide in the US and I would bet the world. Untreated depression causes a sense of hopelessness and helplessness that makes people think that they don't have any thing to live for. Suicide is one way of ending this sense of no where to go and no way to get there.epression can lead to death. Yes. Depression is an incredibly common ailment in the USA, especially among teens. Seek professional help, and seek a reliable advisor in a church. Choose someone female, like you are, and middle-aged.