The Source for Women is a pregnancy medical clinic servicing Harris and surrounding counties. We provide medical facts and information to empower women to make informed choices about their pregnancy and their lives.
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Women and Depression |
Are You Resilient? |
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Americans engage in unhealthy behaviors such as comfort eating, poor diet choices, smoking and inactivity to help deal with stress, according to a new national survey released today. People experiencing stress are more likely to report hypertension, anxiety or depression and obesity. In particular, women report feeling the effects of stress on their physical health more than me.
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Depression is not "one size fits all," particularly when it comes to the genders. Not only are women more prone to depression than men, but the causes of female depression and even the pattern of symptoms are often different. Many factors contribute to the unique picture of depression in women—from reproductive hormones to social pressures to the female response to stress. Learning about these factors can help you minimize your risk of depression and treat it more effectively.
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Psychological studies show that your mind and your body are strongly linked. As your mental health declines, your physical health can wear down, and if your physical health declines, it can make you feel mentally "down." A positive outlook can help keep you healthy. You can improve the quality of your everyday life by building the skills of resilience, which will help you adapt to stress and bounce back from l
ife's most difficult times. Resilience isn't something you're born with - it's something you can learn over time.
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