Friday, October 12, 2012

About Women's Health: Are You Depressed? You're Not Alone.

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From Rachel Gurevich, your About Women's Health Editor
Depression affects millions of people, about 9% of the American population. But of those affected by depression, women are the most vulnerable. In fact, the lifetime risk in women for depression is about 25%, while for men it's 12%.

Women and Depression: What's Different?
Why are women so much more vulnerable to depression? There are a variety of factors that lead to this vulnerability, including hormonal factors and societal expectations.
  • Why Is Depression More Common in Women Than in Men?
  • What Women Need to Know About Depression

  • Hormones and Depression
    Many of us joke about PMS mood swings, but for some women, the mood swings of PMS interfere with their daily lives. Hormones and depression also play a role in pregnancy depression and postpartum depression.
  • Do You Have PMS Symptoms or PMDD?
  • Depression and Puberty
  • Depression During Pregnancy
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Menopause and Depression
  • See More About:  pmdd symptoms  pmdd diagnosis 

    What's the Difference Between Feeling Sad and Depressed?
    Everyone feels blue once in awhile, especially during stressful times. So how do you know if your sadness is just normal sadness or if it's depression?
  • What's the Difference Between Sadness and Depression
  • Quiz: Depression Screening
  • Feeling Depressed for No Reason
  • Top 9 Depression Symptoms

  • Treatment for Depression: You Can Feel Better
    What if you ARE depressed? Is there any way to feel better? Yes, thankfully, there are treatments for depression. Don't deny yourself help!
  • Overview of Depression Treatments
  • Depression Medications
  • All About Talk Therapy
  • You Are What You Think: Changing Your Thoughts to Beat Depression
  • Natural Ways to Beat Depression

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