Mental Health

Survey finds majority of women still see depression as a personality flaw

Published in Women's Health Weekly, November 13th, 2003

Results of a nationwide online survey of more than 1,000 U.S. women found that there are still misperceptions surrounding depression that prevent women from acknowledging their depression and seeking proper treatment, regardless of their age.

The survey results, released on October 22, 2003, by the National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC), also indicated that even though an overwhelming majority of women have been depressed or have known someone who has depression, nearly half of respondents will not visit their healthcare provider because they perceive depression as a weakness or personality flaw that does not require medical attention.

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2003-11-13)

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