Depression

Examines depression among women across Canada and finds that this illness affects women almost twice as much as it does men. Finds that there are also differences in incidence among women according to income and education level, stage of life, where they live, whether they are single or married, and many other factors. (From Women's Health Surveillance Report: A Multidimensional Look at the Health of Canadian Women)

Discusses the fact that when girls hit puberty, they start to experience higher rates of depression than do boys, and this sex difference continues until women hit menopause. Aims to educate not only health care providers treating young women for depression but also teachers, therapists, youth workers, researchers, and others. Includes a section of stories by girls called "In their words—young women’s stories, advice and wisdom".

Online presentation by and discussion with Dr. Barbara Mintzes on what she and colleagues found in a systematic evaluation of all available studies comparing women with depression who did or did not take antidepressants during pregnancy. Their goal was to find an answer to the controversial and urgent clinical question: do pregnant women benefit from taking antidepressants?

This article investigates whether or not there is evidence that antidepressant prescription drugs benefit pregnant women and if that benefit outweighs the potential risks.  Author Jane Shulman refers to Dr. Barbara Mintzes' expertise on the growing trend for doctors to encourage women to continue taking anti-depressants when they get pregnant.

After the death of her partner due to pharma-induced suicide, the author immersed herself in issues of mental health, sustainable activism, big-pharma, and the potential dangers of anti-depressant drugs.

Expalins how women and men experience and apply stigma differently.

Reports on the epidemiology of depression among women in Ontario. Identifies those women at highest risk for depression and their barriers to care.

Looks at the factors that contribute to the high rate of depression amongst women who are HIV positive, including the effects of anti-HIV drugs. Lists symptoms and treatment options.

Looks at women's mental health and addictions issues, including eating disorders, mothering, rural issues, benzodiazepines, and workplaces.

Provides basic information about the herb valerian, including common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information.