Updated May 1, 2025
“About twice as many women as men experience depression. Several factors may increase a woman’s risk of depression.” – Mayo Clinic
Depression in Women: Understanding the Gender Gap – Mayo Clinic
Symptoms of Depression Among Women (including Postpartum Depression) – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Depression & Anxiety Around Pregnancy / Postpartum Depression – National Child & Maternal Health Education Program
Women and Depression – U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Women’s Mental Health: An Evidence Based Review – World Health Organization
Depression in Women: 5 Things You Should Know – National Institute of Mental Health
Depression in Women – HelpGuide
Depression – Office on Women’s Health
Depression in Women – HealthCentral (formerly Psycom)
SAMHSA’s National Helpline – U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Women and Depression – Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA)
Women Veterans Health Care – Depression – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs