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Women twice as likely to suffer depression as men

Source: Harvard Health Publications

Laptop Battery Worldwide, almost twice as many women as men are dealing with depression, according to the May issue of the Harvard Mental Health Letter.

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  • Women experience depression twice as often as men, although men are more likely to commit suicide as a result of depression.2
  • Separated or divorced individuals, especially men, are more likely than married people to become depressed.
  • People who have a serious illness are more likely to suffer from depression.

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  • Men are three times more likely than women to be convicted of careless driving.
  • Men are three times more likely than women to commit a motorway offence.
  • Men are twice as likely as women to drive without insurance.

Laptop Computers May 2, 2004 (AXcess News) Boston MA - Worldwide, almost twice as many women as men are dealing with depression, according to the May issue of the Harvard Mental Health Letter. One out of eight women will have an episode of major depression at some time in her life. Women are also more vulnerable to bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and dysthymia (low-level, long-term depression).

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Notebooks -- Genetics: Heredity accounts for up to 50% of the risk for depression. Researchers have identified several gene variants linked to depression that occur only in women, including one that is related to female hormone regulation.

Lenovo -- Women acknowledge their symptoms: Menare more reluctant to admit the problem or reach out for help.-- Stressed: Women are more likely to say they are under stress, according to a survey of over 30,000 people in 30 countries. Women, more than

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Travelstar -- Premenstrual disturbance: Between 2% and 10% of women have premenstrual dysphoric disorder, which results from high sensitivity to changing hormone levels.-- Pregnancy/postpartum: About 10%-15% of mothers become depressed during the first six months post birth, and an even higher percentage may be depressed during pregnancy.The May Harvard Mental Health Letter article also discusses treatment options for women during different stages of their lives.

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