Updated December 2025
Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health issues on the planet.
There are some truly staggering statistics on how many people are suffering from these conditions, and how few receive appropriate care.
In the United States alone, an estimated 18 per cent of the population—40 million people—have some form of anxiety. But only 10 per cent of those people will receive proper, effective treatment for anxiety.
It’s a similar story with depression. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 332 million people worldwide suffer from depression.
Which brings us to the topic of today’s post: debunking harmful myths around anxiety and depression.
These myths perpetuate the cycle of ignorance and shame and create major barriers to improved mental health in our communities.
