NO stigma, NO Shame - Suicide & Mental Illness

07/29/2025

07/11/2025

Let this one sink in. It makes sense.

03/17/2025

I thought l would post the most recent depression stats in North America:

As of March 17, 2025, here’s an overview of depression statistics for North America based on available data:

In the United States, depression remains a significant mental health concern. Recent estimates indicate that approximately 8.3% of U.S. adults (around 21 million people) experienced at least one major depressive episode in 2021, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Gallup data from 2023 suggests this has risen, with 29% of U.S. adults reporting a lifetime diagnosis of depression, and 17.8% currently having or being treated for it. Among adolescents aged 12–17, about 14.7% (3.7 million) had a major depressive episode with severe impairment in 2021. Depression prevalence is notably higher among certain groups, such as young adults (18–29) at 34.3% for lifetime diagnosis, women at 36.7%, and those identifying with multiple races at 13.9% for past-year prevalence.

For Canada, data from Statistics Canada indicates that in 2022, about 6.1% of Canadians aged 15 and older (roughly 1.9 million people) reported experiencing a major depressive episode in the past year. This figure reflects an increase from previous years, with women reporting higher rates (7.6%) compared to men (4.5%). The prevalence tends to be higher among younger age groups and those with lower socioeconomic status.

Mexico has less comprehensive, up-to-date national data available in English sources, but the Global Burden of Disease study estimates that around 3–4% of the population experiences depressive disorders annually, with variations by region and socioeconomic factors. Depression is often underreported due to stigma and limited mental health resources.
Across North America, depression rates have been influenced by factors like the COVID-19 pandemic, economic challenges, and social isolation. High-income North America, as a region, showed an increase in the age-standardized rate of depression from 1990 to 2017, with an estimated annual percentage change of 0.41%, per the Global Burden of Disease study. Current trends suggest that these rates have continued to climb into 2025, though precise 2025 figures are projections based on earlier data.
These statistics highlight that depression affects millions across North America, with prevalence varying by country, age, gender, and other demographic factors. For the most current and localized data, especially for 2025, ongoing surveys and studies would be needed, but the above reflects the latest reliable insights.

02/13/2025

Difficulties and/or disturbances in Identity and Sense of Self are often discussed as core features of Borderline Personality Disorder.

This study explored possible neural differences that might shed light on this topic.

"The study’s findings were focused on the differences in how the brain processed information when participants thought about themselves versus others. In particular, the researchers found that the brain activity of individuals with higher borderline personality traits showed more similarity between self-judgment and third-person judgment (when they imagined how others perceived them). This neural similarity suggests that individuals with these traits may have difficulty mentally separating their own perspective from the perspectives of others, which could contribute to their sense of identity instability."

02/13/2025

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02/13/2025

What factors contribute to the enduring gap between depression care and healthcare systems globally, despite the illness's significant worldwide impact?

01/30/2025

“I’m tired” is one of the many, many phrases that people with depression say that are often misunderstood by the people around them - because there is a very, VERY big difference between "normal tiredness" and "depression tiredness".

If you’d like to learn what other phrases are commonly misunderstood when they’re said by people with depression - as well as what people with depression are actually going through when they say these phrases - then we encourage you to pre-order a copy of The Depression Project’s latest book titled “Learning The Language Of Depression: Overcoming Communication Barriers so People with Depression Are Safe and Understood”.

For more information about Learning The Language Of Depression and to pre-order your copy, please visit:

- Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Language-Depression-Overcoming-Communication/dp/139431728X/
- Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Learning-Language-Depression-Overcoming-Communication/dp/139431728X/

Or whichever other online store you like to buy books from 🙂

12/22/2024

I rarely get to hear their names anymore.

My mom - Rosemarie Rose
My dad - Walter John Rose
My best friend - Lynn Donaghy-Jovanovic

In memory of many dear friends who passed away far too soon. My world .

12/22/2024

Possibly great info for those that need it and it’s free.

03/29/2024

Know the characteristics of a toxic person. They can be anyone from a parent, sibling, friends and spouse. Toxic people are not worth your happiness and sanity.

03/29/2024

When l was at my worst l would often make a negative remark about these posts and move on. As l began to feel better l no longer passed by these posts. Reading them helped me to feel l could make it thru another day.

03/29/2024