Women Are Twice as Likely to Develop Depression Than Men: 4 Possible Major Causes

Women Are Twice as Likely to Develop Depression Than Men: 4 Possible Major Causes
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Women are more likely to be diagnosed with depression than men. However, significant gender differences in prevalence, symptoms, and treatment also exist.

Understanding the sex-specific mechanisms of depression is essential, as this allows us to develop more effective treatments tailored to the specific needs of patients of different genders.