Transcript Depression and Women - UK College of Agriculture

From Blue to You
Women and Depression
A passing blue mood is the
same as depression.
•
True
•
False
Which of the following
statements are true?
•
Depression is a purely psychological disorder
•
Most people can just "snap out" of a depression
•
You can talk yourself out of depression with
positive thinking
•
All of the above
•
None of the above
If a woman has depression there is
nothing she can do about it.
• True
• False
Which of the following are
symptoms of depression?
• Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
• Difficulty concentrating
• Low self-esteem
• Lack of energy
• All of the above
Medications used to treat depression
are addictive or habit-forming.
• True
• False
Women are more likely than men to
experience depression.
• True
• False
Depression is the leading cause
of disability in women.
• True
• False
In a given year how many American
women have depressive disorders?
• 2.5 million
• 7 million
• 14 million
Married women have higher rates
of depression than single women,
with depression most likely
developing during the childbearing
years.
• True
• False
What percentage of women with
depression do not currently
receive treatment?
•
8 percent to16 percent
•
30 percent to 40 percent
•
60 percent to 70 percent
•
80 percent to 95 percent
References
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Gray, D. (2008). The first 48 hours: Top 10 depression myths debunked. Retrieved
from www.mydepressionconnection.com on 1/30/08
Mayo Clinic Staff (2008). Depression in women: Understanding the gender gap.
Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression/MH00035
National Institute of Mental Health NIMH (2008). The numbers count: mental illness
in America. Retrieved from Science on Our Minds Fact Sheet Series.
NIMH (2008). How Do Women Experience Depression? Retrieved from
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression/how-do-women-experiencedepression.shtml
Nutrition Health Center (2008). Depression Statistics Information. Retrieved from
http://www.add-adhd-help-center.com/Depression/statistics.htm
Robert, T. (2008). Depression myths quiz: Do you have all the facts straight on
depression? Retrieved from www.mydepressionconnection.com on 1/30/08
World Health Organization (2008). Depression
http://www.who.int/mental_health/management/depression/definition/en/
For More Information…
www.bluetoyou.org
Leigh Ann Simmons; MFT, PhD
former Assistant Professor
Department of Family Studies
Ester Edwards, BS
Graduate student
Department of Family Studies
Leslie Crofford, MD
Professor,
College of Medicine
Health Education through Extension Leadership
The development of the HEEL program was made possible by
Senator Mitch McConnell with funds earmarked for the University
of Kentucky, College o f Agriculture, Lexington Ky. and budgeted
through the CSREES/USDA Federal Administration.
April 2010
Copyright © 2010 for materials developed by University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension. This
publication may be reproduced in portions or its entirety for educational or nonprofit purposes only.
Permitted users shall give credit to the author(s) and include this copyright notice.
Educational programs of Kentucky Cooperative Extension serve all people regardless of race, color, age,
sex, religion, disability, or national origin.