do you think depression puts a demand on the healthcare industry?

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All illnesses put demands on the healthcare industry.

If we didn't get the flu, cancer, broken legs, asthma, diabetes, ingrown toenails, etc., the healthcare industry wouldn't have much business.
Since depression is the "common cold" of mental disorders, the answer is definitely yes. However, the depressed people need to seek help, which many of them do not, because -- in their depressed state -- they believe it would be useless.

I hope this helps a little more. Thanks for asking.