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For depression, in general, the incidence rate of depression in African American women and Hispanic women remains twice that of men. However, there are some indications that it is possible that depression and dysthymia may be diagnosed less frequently in African-American women and a slightly more often in Hispanic women than in Caucasian women. The information concerning the incidence of the disease to other racial and ethnic groups is not definitive. Read the rest of this entry »

The women’s reproductive events include the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, postpartum period, infertility, menopause, and sometimes the decision not to have children. These events involve fluctuations in mood that for some women include depression. Researchers have confirmed that hormones affect the brain chemistry that controls emotions and mood, although it is unknown specific biological mechanism explaining the role of hormones.

Many women experience certain behavioral and physical changes associated with the phases of the menstrual cycle. In some women, these changes are severe, occur regularly, and include feelings of depression, irritability and other emotional and physical changes. Read the rest of this entry »

The adult role in relationships and work

In general, stress can contribute to depression in people who are biologically vulnerable to the disease. Some have theorized that the high rate of depression in women is not due to increased vulnerability but specific stresses that many women face. These stresses include major responsibilities at home and work, single parenthood, and caring for children and aging parents. How do these factors can affect women in unique ways is something that has not yet fully understood. Read the rest of this entry »

Researchers are focusing on the following areas in the study of depression in women:

The theme of adolescence

Before adolescence, there is little difference in the rate of depression among boys and girls. But between the ages of 11 and 13 years there is a marked increase in the rate of depression among girls. At age 15, women are likely to have experienced a major depressive episode more than twice in males. This comes at a time in adolescence when roles and expectations change dramatically. Read the rest of this entry »

The risk of depression is higher in women than in men

Major depression and dysthymia affect twice as many women as men. This ratio of two-on-one exists regardless of racial and ethnic background or economic status. It is reported the same relationship in ten countries around the world.12 The men and women have the same rate of bipolar disorder (manic depression), although women typically report more depressive episodes and less manic. Also, a larger number of women having the form of rapid cycling bipolar disorder, which may be more resistant to traditional treatment. Read the rest of this entry »

Environmental and Other Stressors

A significant loss, difficult relationship, financial problems, or a major change in life have all been indicated as contributors to depressive illness. Sometimes the onset of the Depression is associated with acute or chronic physical illness. In addition, some forms of substance abuse occur in more than a third of people with any type of depressive disorder. Read the rest of this entry »

Genetic Factors

There is some risk of developing depression when there is family history of the disease, indicating that it may have inherited a biological vulnerability. The risk increases for those with bipolar disorder. However, not every person with a family history develops the disease.

In addition, major depression can occur in people who have no family members with the disease. This indicates that additional factors, possibly biochemistry, environmental stressors, and other psychosocial factors have to do with the onset of depression. Read the rest of this entry »

In major depression, sometimes referred to as unipolar or clinical depression, people have some or all symptoms listed below, for at least two weeks, but often takes several months or more. The episodes of illness can occur once, twice or several times during life.

In dysthymia, these symptoms are present but are less severe and last for at least two years. People with dysthymia often lack the courage and zest for living, living a sad and fatigued existence that seems to many to be a normal manifestation of their personalities. They may also experience major depressive episodes. Read the rest of this entry »

The emotional life is full of ups and downs. But when times “low” are long lasting or interfere with your ability to function, you may be suffering from a common, but serious-depression. Clinical depression affects mood, mind, body, and behavior. Research has shown that in the United States about 19 million people-one in ten adults-experience depression each year, and nearly two thirds do not get the help they necesitan.9 Treatment can relieve symptoms in more than 80 percent of cases. However, given that often goes unrecognized, depression continues to cause unnecessary suffering.

Depression is a debilitating disease that affects persistent and both women and men, but women experience depression at a rate almost double that of men.1 Researchers continue to explore how special issues unique to women-biological, life cycle, and psycho-social-may be associated with the high rate of depression in women. Read the rest of this entry »

Depression is a disease that affects the entire body. Depression can affect the normal life cycle of a person. You lose self-esteem and change the mindset obstensiblemente. It is a common and serious It is important to clarify that a depressive disorder is not the same as a passing blue mood. The passenger states can be considered as a normal reaction to a negative development point of life, such as the death of a loved one, divorce or separation, especially when this occurs by a single partner.

These states tend to be temporary, but if you linger impeding the normal development of everyday life can become a depressive disorder, affecting mind, body and feelings. Someone suffering from depression have feelings of hopelessness and despair that may hamper the normal development in many aspects of their lives. It is vital that the patient receives proper treatment.
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