Abstract This paper discusses the high incidence of depression in women. More specifically, the paper looks at the factors that influence the development of and effects of depression in women from adolescence to adulthood and examines existing psychological research about the underlying factors of depression.
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Abstract In this article, the writer introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of psychology in women. Specifically, the writer discusses depression in women as a result of emotional, physical, and mental abuse. The writer maintains that psychologically, women are more likely to suffer from depression than men. The writer discusses that women suffer from depression for a variety of reasons, from post-partum depression after giving birth to any number of emotional and physical reasons, such as abuse and fear of abuse. The writer concludes that women suffer more from depression, and women suffer more from emotional and physical abuse, and so, the two are intertwined when it comes to women's physical and mental health.
From the Paper "Thus, depression is not only a personal problem that can affect the woman and her family, it is a problem for the entire country, and solving it could lead to better productivity, along with a greater sense of well being for many American women. In addition, many women ignore depression and its signs, which can help lead to deeper depression and more difficulties in treating the disease.
"It is also interesting to note that psychologically, women generally respond differently to depression. Men tend to look outside themselves for the source of their depression, and attempt to correct or control the causes and so end their depression. Women handle depression differently."
Abstract A study into the causes and symptoms of post-menopausal depression in women. The writer chose the subject because although it is almost an "accepted fact" that post-menopausal women will suffer from depression, there seems to be little evidence to support the fact. The paper is broken up into a list of reviews of articles on the subject:
Nicol-Smith's "Causality, Menopause and Depression: A Critical Review of the Literature" Elias's "Mind and Menopause", McKeon's "Cruel Myths and Clinical Facts About Menopause", Goldman's "Menopause Alone Won?t Induce New-onset Depression", Hunter's "Depression and the Menopause"
King's "The Meno-pause That Refreshes", Thomas' "Life Stressors, Not Hormonal Changes" and "Menopause "Emotions" More Precisely Defined"
From the Paper "Many changes occur in a women at menopause, both physical and emotional, and she has reached a stage in her life when her familial and social roles have also changed. Changes in hormone levels at menopause affect women physically and mentally, and women have to adapt to a new role in society. No longer able to produce children, they must divert their efforts to other rewarding issues to maintain their sense of self-worth. For years, women have been lead to expect certain conditions to affect them at menopause, and it is only now that doctors are starting to look more critically at menopause to find out which of these conditions are truly due to the physical changes taking place at menopause and which are due to sociological changes taking place at the same time."
Abstract This paper presents an overview of the disease, osteoporosis. The paper first relates that, with aging especially in postmenopausalwomen, the bone mineral density (BMD)is reduced, resulting in osteoporosis, which has a higher risk for bone fractures. The paper also relates that, in addition to having the right health factors such as heredity, sex, and race, a diet rich in calcium and appropriate exercise are two of the most established methods of preventing osteoporosis. Some exercises designed to encourage muscular strength, bone mass and bone tissue to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausalwomen are aerobics, stair climbing, tennis, squash, racquetball and even walking. The paper also describes various exercise programs and drugs used to help treat osteoporosis.
From the Paper "In order to understand how osteoporosis works, it is necessary to know the process of bone creation, known as osteogenesis. The forming of bone is a formation and resorption process. This means that there are two types of cells that perform opposite functions simultaneously in the constant renewing development of bone. Osteoblasts are the cells that form the bone. In order to form these structural units, osteoblasts lay down the matrix, an ongoing procedure of reformation."
Abstract This paper examines how post-partum depression affects women of all ages and race. It describes the medical and biological aspects of the depression, which are a result of hormonal changes to the mother. The author strongly states that patients need to receive medical treatment immediately. The paper also emphasizes the need for psychological therapy.
From the Paper "Having a baby is supposed to be a joyous time for a couple, but it is estimated that seventy to eighty percent of all new mothers will cry sometime during their hospital stay after giving birth. This is ?called post-partum blues (2002)? and will usually disappear in two weeks. However, after two weeks this can develop into post-partum depression (PPD) and can last for a year (2002)."
Abstract Dietary antioxidant vitamins and death from coronary heart disease in postmenopausalwomen" by Kushi, Folsom, Prineas, Mink, Wu, and Bostick (1996) reports that evidence supports the conclusion that the oxidative modification of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) might be important in the development of atherosclerosis and studies indicate that antioxidants may have a role in preventing the development of coronary heart disease. This study provided the opportunity to examine effects of dietary antioxidants related to mortality from coronary heart disease in postmenopausalwomen.
From the Paper "ANTIOXIDANTS & HEART DISEASE
Introduction
"Dietary antioxidant vitamins and death from coronary heart disease in postmenopausal women" by Kushi, Folsom, Prineas, Mink, Wu, and Bostick (1996) reports that evidence supports the conclusion that the oxidative modification of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) might be important in the development of atherosclerosis and studies indicate that antioxidants may have a role in preventing the development of coronary heart disease. This study provided the opportunity to examine effects of dietary antioxidants related to mortality from coronary heart disease in postmenopausal women.
Oxidized LDL has been found to be present in atherosclerotic plaques and the oxidation of LDL seems to enhance the uptake of ..."
Abstract Recent research reveals that about one percent of the general population suffers from manic-depression and five percent suffers from major depression during their lives. However, the incidence for depression in women is twice as high or more; as many as one in five American women has a history of depression during her lifetime.
This paper examines the causes and effects of depression in both young and older women. It examines existing medical research for both groups, identifies major differences in depression for young and older women and presents a conclusive analysis of observations.
From the Paper "Additional studies reveal that from early adolescence onward, there is a steady increase in the number of women who experience symptoms of depression. Women's risk for depression during their reproductive years also presents a significant social problem, as the risk of depression in children is greater when they have depressed mothers. In addition, depression has been identified as the fourth most common cause of disability worldwide and has surpassed accidents as a major cause of lost work time."
Abstract This paper provides a brief overview of depression, its causes and its higher prevalence amongst women. The paper focuses on one of the main risk factors associated with depression: physical illness such as AIDS/HIV. The paper also explains that women diagnosed with HIV face not only health concerns, but also stigmatization and potential rejection from friends and family. In addition, the paper discusses the responses of women to this disease and relates that they often resort to self-blame and depression. Finally, the paper emphasizes how optimism and positive thinking have been shown to affect the progression of any disease.
From the Paper "It is estimated that 20 million adult Americans experience depression every day. Study after study has indicated that women suffer depression twice as often as men. Rates of depression have been increasing in every generation since 1915. Ongoing scientific research continues to explore the causes of this pervasive condition. And yet, much of the research on mental illness has been conducted on men, using male standards. As a result, women suffering from mood disorders often do not receive the diagnosis or treatment that is appropriate to their needs. Researchers are only just beginning to understand the factors that contribute to gender-based differences in mental illness."
Abstract In this article, the writer discusses that history often neglects or misrepresents the role played by women during the Great Depression. An examination of this period in this paper, reveals that this is a grievous error. The writer maintains that in fact, women were indispensable as heads of families, as laborers, and even as professionals during this time.
From the Paper "The Great Depression was the single worst economic crisis ever experienced by the United States. In President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's own words " fully one-third of the nation's citizens were ill-housed ill-clad and ill-nourished". Roosevelt's was a presidency sired in crisis and sustained in war and the very fabric of American society could not but be fundamentally altered, as these extraordinary years progressed. One such fundamental change pertained to the American family. The Great Depression would forever reform the ways in which women in America were perceived, utilized ... "
Tags: Great depression, women's suffrage, roosevelt, the new deal
Abstract Examines gender differences, the prevalence of somatic depression in women, childhood adversity and sexual abuse and their association with depression, postpartum depression, and ethnicity.
From the Paper "This research paper will critically review four articles from the literature to answer the following research question: What factors are associated with women suffering more from depression than men...".
Abstract The paper explores first-time mothers over the age of 35 and the mental and emotional difficulties that they face after birth. The paper explains why older women have increased chances of postpartum depression and looks at the nursing perspective on the issue. It concludes that educating these women on the mental aspect of giving birth will help them with their childbirth experience.
Outline:
Introduction and History
Significance of the Problem
Presentation of the Problem
Nursing Management of the Problem
From the Paper "The concern over women of advanced maternal age (over 35) giving birth has had a long history. There are many that think it is dangerous, and not just for the physical health of the mother, but for her mental and emotional health as well. Much of this has to do with the fact that there are many risks that come with having a baby, and the older the mother is when she has her first child the harder it often is for her. This is especially true of women who are over the age of 35, but some women have babies when they are in the late thirties or their forties with no apparent ill effects. Nevertheless, the concerns are very real and should not be ignored by women over 35 who are considering having their first child."
Abstract This paper tells of the effects the Great Depression had on Australian women, farmers, employment, and economy. It also discusses the positive consequences that came out of the Depression for some sections of the population.
From the Paper "The depression had a significant impact on a wide range of the population. Its effects spread from the farmers to the women and unemployment spread. After the Wall Street crash in 1929, the economic situation in Australia was rapidly declining and poverty was increasing with enormous speed. Few Australians foresaw the collapse of a banking system, mass unemployment, poverty in the midst of plenty in an economic system they had come to trust. Some were affected worse than others, and some hardly felt the effects at all. During this time of poverty and struggle different sections of the Australian public were affected and life in Australia became significantly different."
Abstract This study looks at many of the issues women of advanced maternal age face, but focuses primarily on fatigue and depression, as these seem to be two of the main complaints that are expressed by this group of women. Why these complaints are so prevalent is discussed, as well as the purpose behind this study and the theoretical framework that it deals with.
From the Paper "The concern over women of advanced maternal age (over 35) giving birth has had a long history. There are many that think it is dangerous, and not just for the physical health of the mother, but for her mental and emotional health as well. Much of this has to do with the fact that there are many risks that come with having a baby, and the older the mother is when she has her first child the harder it often is for her. This is especially true of women who are over the age of 35, but some women have babies when they are in the late thirties or their forties with no apparent ill effects. Nevertheless, the concerns are very real and should not be ignored by women over 35 who are considering having their first child."
Abstract Postpartum depression is depression that appears shortly before to shortly after a woman has given birth. It can have negative effects on the woman's marriage and in fact on the entire family. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious, common, and treatable condition seen frequently in the primary care setting. This paper defines postpartum depression, discusses the causes behind it, details the range of symptoms, its diagnosis, treatment, and ways to help prevent it.
From the Paper "Researchers and doctors know that women develop symptoms of depression about twice as often as men. It is believed that female hormones contribute to this in some way, as mood swings have been tied to variations in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and birth, and the onset of menopause. Some experts also believe that the extra pressures in many women's lives as they juggle both jobs and home responsibilities, single motherhood, or caring for aged parents may contribute. It's very common for new mothers to experience mild and transient feelings of sadness, irritability or moodiness right after giving birth. When these symptoms are short-lived and not severe, they?re often referred to as the ?baby blues,? and considered a normal variation in mood. "Baby blues" pass quickly and cause no significant problem for either the new mother or her family.
Abstract This paper examines how despite the passage of the right to vote, the structures of sexual and gender-based inequity continued. It examines women's experiences from the Great Depression through the Second World War, giving particular focus on the activism and experiences of poor women and women of color.
From the Paper "On August 26, 1920, Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby quietly signed the Nineteenth Amendment into law. By guaranteeing all Americans the right to vote ?irrespective of sex,? the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment capped more than half a century's worth of struggle by finally recognizing a woman's right to vote. The Nineteenth Amendment was an important milestone in women's rights. However, the suffragettes who thought that equality would be achieved through the vote were sadly mistaken."
Tags: suffrage, vote, great, depression, civil, rights
