Compared to Distribution

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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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red chart bars Significantly worse than the overall value

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Youth who had a Major Depressive Episode

Measurement Period: 2018-2020

This indicator shows the percentage of youth ages 12 to 17 who had at least one major depressive episode (MDE) in the past year.

Why is this important?

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, major depression is a common mental disorder affecting youth in the United States. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) defines a Major Depressive Episode (MDE) as a period of at least 2 weeks when a person experiences a depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities and has a at least four other symptoms that interfere with functioning such as problems with sleep, eating, energy, concentration, and self-image. Major depression is the leading cause of disability in the United States and it is the cause of more than two-thirds of suicides every year. Treatment options for MDE include psychotherapy and medication.

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Substate Region: 7a

Substate Region 7a includes Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano, Travis, and Williamson counties.

18.5%

Source: National Survey on Drug Use and Health
Measurement period: 2018-2020
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: June 2022

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