The chart above compares the percent of adults experiencing feelings of depression based on their living arrangement (alone or with others) and gender.

The chart shows that across all categories, those that live alone report higher rates of depression.

The difference is particularly notable for men. The rate of depression nearly doubles for those living alone compared to those living with others.

This above shows that feelings of depression vary across different age groups and living arrangements.

The most striking difference is in the 45-64 age group. In this group, those that are living alone report much higher rates of depression.

Interestingly, for the 18-29 age group, there’s little difference in reported depression between living alone or when living with others.

The chart above demonstrates the crucial role of social and emotional support in mitigating feelings of depression–especially for those living alone.

The chart shows that people who rarely or never receive support and live alone have significantly higher rates of depression compared to those who always receive support.

This finding can be seen as highlighting the importance of social connections for mental health.

The smooth line emphasizes the gradual decrease in depression rates as social support increases.