Women

Mental illnesses can affect women at any time regardless of age, race or income. Women may experience mental illnesses differently than men - some disorders are more common in women, and can express themselves with different symptoms. Research shows that nearly twice as many women as men are affected by a depressive or anxiety disorder. Common mental illnesses affecting women are depression, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, postpartum, and bipolar disorder. 

Did you know?

• 1 in 5 women will experience an episode of major depression during her lifetime
• 1 in 3 will experience an anxiety disorder
• Anxiety/panic disorder occurs more often in women than men
• 85-95 percent of people with anorexia or bulimia are women
• The risk of PTSD following traumatic experiences is two-fold higher in women than men
• Four times as many men as women die by suicide; women attempt suicide 2-3 times more often as men 

 

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