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Depression
Women especially susceptible to the "holiday blues"
December 23rd, 2004
For some people, the winter holiday time of year is accompanied by a marked increase in stress, which can easily turn into depression. Women may be especially vulnerable to holiday stress because in general, they are two to three times more likely to suffer from depression than men. Nearly two-thirds of women surveyed by the National Women's Health Research Center in the U.S. reported that they had suffered from depression during the holidays in 2003. For many, the depression interfered with their daily activities, as they skipped parties and family functions. Typically caretakers for the family, many women assume responsibilities that men might not...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2004-12-23)
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