depression in women
There is an extremely high rate of depression in women in America today. Societal influences, biological factors, lack of education, and lack of treatment all are big factors in contributing to this problem. Women are disproportionately affected by depression when compared to men. I think this issue is a very predominant problem in our society, even through things I see here at USC and in my dorm. This is a problem that needs to be addressed by educating the public and making more women aware of ways to get help.Evidence from people who don’t believe that depression is a major problem regarding women’s health: Many people believe that women do not experience depression or do not need help with depression because it is normal for women, or that it just PMS or a natural part of being a woman. Many people believe that the depression is short term emotions and that most women don’t need to seek help with this. According to a National Mental Health Association survey on public attitudes and beliefs about clinical depression: · More than one-half of women believe it is “normal” for a woman to be depressed during menopause and that treatment is not necessary. · More than one-half of women believe depression
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Approximate Word count = 1147
Approximate Pages = 5 (250 words per page double spaced)
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