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Premenstrual Moodiness?
Do you experience emotional symptoms like depression, moodiness, anxiety and irritability prior to your period? Are these symptoms severe enough to interfere with your day-to-day functioning? You may have premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)... Read more
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Why Is Depression More Common in Women Than in Men?

It has been widely documented that there are gender differences in depression prevalence, with women experiencing major depression about twice as often as men. The lifetime risk of major depression in women is about 20% to 26%, compared to about 8% to 12% for men. This risk exists independent of race or ethnicity.  Several risk factors have been studied which might account for gender differences in depression prevalence... Read more

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Is There a Difference Between Male and Female Depression Symptoms?
Men and women share the same core set of depression symptoms: depressed mood, lack of motivation, loss of pleasure, changes in appetite, sleep disturbances, feelings of guilt and difficulty concentrating. However, studies suggest that there are some differences in the symptom patterns exhibited by men and women... Read more
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Are There Gender Differences in Suicide Methods?
One of the most commonly reported differences in male and female suicide behavior is which of the suicide methods they select. Men tend to choose more... Read more
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