2025-08-11
27 分钟Rates of depression have skyrocketed.
And no, it's not because people are too sensitive or they're not trying hard enough.
It is because the world has changed in ways our nervous systems haven't even caught up with yet.
Today, we are unpacking why depression is on the rise.
And more importantly,
I'm going to teach you the practical evidence-based skills that are helping people feel like themselves again.
Welcome back to your anxiety toolkit.
My name is Kimberly Quinlan.
This podcast is your go to resource for all things anxiety, OCD and mental health.
This is a place where you can leave all the fluff behind and access specific,
effective and compassionate tools that are science backed.
and tested by me and my clients in my office.
Whether you're struggling with depression yourself or you're supporting someone who is,
this episode is here to give you the tools, hope and fears compassion.
So let's go.
So before we get started, let's talk about the actual statistics.
I have the notes right here.
I printed them out.
This is directly from the CDC.
And what they're saying based on their research is that depression in the United States with adolescents and adults has increased by 60%,