The silent sufferers: why so many people with depression are never diagnosed

Specialist CBT therapy for anxiety, OCD, depression and more in West London

Research from King's College London found approximately half of people with depression have never received a formal diagnosis, with average delays of up to 8 years. Mind's Big Mental Health Report 2025 found public attitudes toward mental illness have worsened. Written by Sanah Younis, BABCP-accredited CBT therapist.