r/depressed

Community Overview

About r/depressed

A community for people who are depressed or suffer from depression. If you're depressed, feeling hopeless, or if someone you know suffers from depression, feel free to share your feelings, your situation, and what's on your mind.

The community at a glance

r/depressed is a Subreddit for Mental Health with roughly 98K members. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 5K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Depression, Struggling, and Depressed.

On Reddit
98K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +5K members
Growth: +5.4% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 281 members
  • 2014: 446 members
  • 2015: 577 members
  • 2016: 895 members
  • 2017: 2K members
  • 2018: 2K members
  • 2019: 9K members
  • 2020: 43K members
  • 2021: 30K members
  • 2022: 3K members
  • 2025: 4K members
  • 2026: 4K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 90 members
  • Sep: 55 members
  • Oct: 268 members
  • Nov: 498 members
  • Dec: 488 members
  • Jan: 489 members
  • Feb: 521 members
  • Mar: 566 members
  • Apr: 585 members
  • May: 678 members
  • Jun: 630 members
  • Jul: 89 members

Topics

  • Depression
    117 posts in the past month
    #1
    Depression
    117
  • Struggling
    51 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    51
  • Depressed
    47 posts in the past month
    #3
    Depressed
    47
  • Suicidal
    36 posts in the past month
    #4
    Suicidal
    36
  • Hate
    33 posts in the past month
    #5
    Hate
    33

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/depressed for?
Best for Mental Health enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/depressed free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/depressed have?
Roughly 98K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/depressed on?
r/depressed runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/depressed cover?
On the Hive Index, r/depressed is organized under Mental Health.
How do I join r/depressed?
You can join r/depressed by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Mental Health communities like?
Communities for people navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, loneliness, trauma, and everyday mental health challenges. Find online support groups, peer support networks, and online therapy resources. Reddit has some of the largest and most active mental health communities on the internet, with Discord servers offering real-time peer support.