Depression, even in the curviest of curves

This Picasso piece is called Blue Nude.

I've recently read an article about depression, and the statistics in it blew my mind a little bit; hence it made me wonder about statistics specific to women.

According to the American Psycological Association,

Women are approximately two times more likely than men to suffer from major depression and dysthymia (Research Agenda for Psychosocial and Behavioral Factors in Women's Health, 1996). Depression has been called the most significant mental health risk for women, especially younger women of childbearing and childrearing age (Glied & Kofman, 1995).

More links and information can be found at the National Library of Medicine.

Discovery health has a personality test among others to help you discover your symptoms for several types of anxiety and depression disorders, which actually I thought were pretty interesting.

In a NWHRC survey on women and depression found the following:

• Women have different perceptions of depression depending on their life stage
• The 18-29 year-olds recognize that they are at risk for depression despite their young age, yet they report not seeking professional help due to the negative stigma associated with this condition. In fact, only 9% of younger women are willing to begin a discussion about depression with their doctor.
• The majority (75%) agree that life changes, such as moving, marriage, birth, divorce and growing older, are among the main precipitators of depression at every age.

Another interesting link I found was and article about teenage girls, but I wonder if it doesn't extend to adult women. A research group at Stony Brook found that excessive discussion, or "co-rumination" about problems can worsen their mood and create negative emotions.

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