Women are Twice more Likely to go into Depression than Men

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Introduction
Depression is a mood disorder characterized by one

or more major depressive episodes.

About 1 in 5 women develop

depression at some point in life

Most common in women between the ages of 40 and

59

Some Statistics
This could be because, when asked, women are 29% compared more likely to report symptoms of common to 17% ! mental health problems.

It has also been 1 in 4 women suggested that will require depression in men may treatment have been under compared to 1 diagnosed because they in 10 men present to their GP with different symptoms.

Men are more likely to have an alcohol or drug pro blem

Women twice as people with likely to Of phobias or OCD, about experienc 60% are female. e anxiety as men
. 3/4th of people dependent on cannabis and 69% of those dependent on other illegal drugs are male.

Signs & symptoms

Depressed mood Feelings of guilt and worthlessness

Suicidal thoughts
Recurrent thoughts of death Sleep disturbance

Appetite and weight changes

Lack of energy and fatigue

Differences between male and female depression

Signs and symptoms: same Certain symptoms experienced more often than

men. Seasonal affective disordermore common in women. Atypical depression: sleep excessively, eat more and gain weight. Feelings of guilt more pronounced in women.

The Differences
Women tend to: Blame themselves Feel sad, apathetic, and worthless Feel anxious and scared Avoid conflicts at all costs Feel slowed down and nervous Have trouble setting boundaries Find it easy to talk about selfdoubt and despair Men tend to: Blame others Feel angry, irritable, and ego inflated Feel suspicious and guarded Create conflicts Feel restless and agitated Need to feel in control at all costs Find it weak to admit self doubt or despair

Use food, friends, and "love" Use alcohol, TV, sports, and to selfmedicate sex to selfmedicate Adapted from: Male Menopause by Jed Diamond

Why more pronounced in women?

Why more pronounced in women?

Biological approach Low level of serotonin, dopamine & norepinephrine in woman brain Behavioural & Social Learning approach Pick up depression as a learned behaviour from constantly depressed mothers Cognitive approach Low self-esteem issues

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Causes of Depression
PMS Pregnancy and infertility Postpartum Perimenopause and Menopause

BIOLOGICAL AND HORMONAL

PSYCHOLOGICAL

Overwhelming stress Body image issues Focusing and rehashing negative feelings Family Money problems Discrimination at work Death of loved one

SOCIAL CAUSES

Main Treatment

Psychotherapy
Anti Depressant Therapy

Depression, hormones, and the reproductive cycle

PMS

Menstrual Period

Vast Changes during Pregnancy

Approaching Menopause

Birth Control Pills

Baby Blues

Self Help

Exercise Everyday

Avoid Urge to Isolate

Eat Healthy Food

Time for Rest & Relaxation

Basic Tips to Keep You Stress Free

Talk about your feelings to someone you trust

Try to keep up with social activities even if you dont

feel like it Get up and moving Aim for 8 hours of sleep Expose yourself to a little sunlight every day Practice relaxation techniques

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