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May 02, 2008
NAMI says U.S. women suffer from depressive symptoms at twice the rate of men
United Press International (4/30) reports that "[o]ne in eight U.S. women gets depressed -- twice the rate of men," according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). NAMI also said that "[m]iddle-age[d] Hispanic women have the highest rate of symptoms, followed by middle-aged African-American women."
In addition, "[y]oung Asian American women have the second highest rate of suicide among those ages 15 to 24, but adolescent American Indian or Alaska natives are most likely to attempt suicide, and die from suicide."
Related Links:
- "Women depressed at twice the rate of men," United PRess International, April 29, 2008.
- Women and Depression brochure site at NAMI
Posted by admin at May 2, 2008 01:18 PM