Depression in women: Understanding the gender gap

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Content Puberty Premenstrual problems Pregnancy Postpartum depression Perimenopause and menopause Life circumstances and culture Other conditions that occur with depression Recognizing depression and seeking treatment

Women with depression often have other mental health conditions that need treatment as well, such as:

Anxiety. Anxiety commonly occurs along with depression in women.
Eating disorders. There's a strong link between depression in women and eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia.
Drug or alcohol misuse. Some women with depression also have some form of unhealthy substance use or dependence. Substance misuse can worsen depression and make it harder to treat.