Category Depression

Conditions, Depression

The Global Rise of Depression and Its Devastating Physical Toll

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Depression is escalating worldwide, with women disproportionately affected. Beyond its profound mental health impact, chronic depression precipitates serious physical illnesses—cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, immune dysfunction, and chronic pain—trapping individuals in a vicious cycle that undermines recovery. Introduction Depression—once stigmatized and…

Tushaarr
September 30, 2025

Anxiety, Conditions, Depression, Uncategorized

Why Women Are More Prone to Mental Illnesses Than Men: Unraveling the Complex Web of Biological, Psychological, and Social Factors

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Women experience significantly higher rates of internalizing disorders—particularly anxiety, depression, and trauma‐related conditions—due to an interplay of hormonal fluctuations, genetic predispositions, psychosocial stressors, and sociocultural dynamics. Addressing these gendered vulnerabilities demands tailored prevention, early intervention, and policies that mitigate women’s…