Women and depression : a handbook for the social, behavioral, and biomedical sciences

This handbook proposes a more integrative approach to women's depression, in particular, and mental health, for all more generally. Until recently, women's health issues have centered on the topic of reproductive health, because research focused almost exclusively on biological and anatomical differences distinguishing men and women. However, since it has been established that symptoms of depression and the diagnosis of depression are more prevalent in women, this work now focuses on updating the biological, psychological, and sociopolitical explanations for the gender gap to better address efforts at treatment and prevention This handbook proposes a more integrative approach to women's depression, in particular, and mental health, for all more generally. Until recently, women's health issues have centered on the topic of reproductive health, because research focused almost exclusively on biological and anatomical differences distinguishing men and women. However, since it has been established that symptoms of depression and the diagnosis of depression are more prevalent in women, this work now focuses on updating the biological, psychological, and sociopolitical explanations for the gender gap to better address efforts at treatment and prevention. Read more... Foreword / Rosalynn Carter -- Preface / Corey Keyes and Sherryl Goodman -- Part I: Nosology, measurement, and the epidemiology of women and depression -- Depression : from nosology to global burden / Kay Wilhelm -- Epidemiology of depression in women / Ronald Kessler -- Part II: Biological, developmental, and aging models of risk -- The biology underpinnings of depression / Ania Korszun, Margaret Altemus, and Elizabeth Young -- Depressive disorders in women : from menarche to beyond the menopause / Wendy Somerset ... [et al.] -- Does puberty account for the gender differential in depression? / Laura M. DeRose, A. Jordan Wright, and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn -- Women's aging and depression / Brenda Penninx -- Part III: Cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal models of risk -- Cognition and depression / Joan Girgus and Susan Nolen-Hoeksema -- Personality and depression in women / Thomas A. Widiger, Stephanie Mullins-Sweatt, and Kristen G. Anderson -- The social costs of stress : how sex differences in stress responses can lead to social stress vulnerability and depression in women / Laura Cousino Klein, Elizabeth J. Corwin, and Rachel M. Ceballos -- Marriage and depression / Mark A. Whisman, Lauren M. Weinstock, and Natalie Tolejko -- Depression in women who are mothers : an integrative model of risk for the development of psychopathology in their sons and daughters / Sherryl H. Goodman and Erin Tully -- Part IV: Social, political, and economic models of risk -- Social suffering, gender, and women's depression / Jeanne Marecek -- Women, work, and depression : conceptual and policy issues / Mary Clare Lennon -- Culture, race/ethnicity, and depression / Pamela Braboy Jackson and David Williams -- Trauma and depression / Kristin M. Penza, Christine Heim and Charles Nemeroff -- Public health approach to depression and women : the case of the disadvantaged inner-city woman / Claire E. Sterk, Katherine P. Theall, and Kirk W. Elifson -- Part V: Systems and processes of treatment, prevention, and policy -- Services and treatment for depression : international perspectives and implications for a gender-sensitive approach / Shekhar Saxena and Pratap Sharan -- Prevention of depression in women / Tamar Mendelson and Ricardo F. Muñoz -- Women and depression : research, theory, and social policies / Jean Hamilton and Nancy F. Russo This Handbook Proposes A More Integrative Approach To Women's Depression, In Particular, And Mental Health, For All More Generally. Until Recently, Women's Health Issues Have Centered On The Topic Of Reproductive Health, Because Research Focused Almost Exclusively On Biological And Anatomical Differences Distinguishing Men And Women. However, Since It Has Been Established That Symptoms Of Depression And The Diagnosis Of Depression Are More Prevalent In Women, This Work Now Focuses On Updating The Biological, Psychological, And Sociopolitical Explanations For The Gender Gap To Better Address Efforts At Treatment And Prevention. Foreword / Rosalynn Carter -- Preface / Corey Keyes And Sherryl Goodman -- Part I: Nosology, Measurement, And The Epidemiology Of Women And Depression -- Depression : From Nosology To Global Burden / Kay Wilhelm -- Epidemiology Of Depression In Women / Ronald Kessler -- Part Ii: Biological, Developmental, And Aging Models Of Risk -- The Biology Underpinnings Of Depression / Ania Korszun, Margaret Altemus, And Elizabeth Young -- Depressive Disorders In Women : From Menarche To Beyond The Menopause / Wendy Somerset ... [et Al.] -- Does Puberty Account For The Gender Differential In Depression? / Laura M. Derose, A. Jordan Wright, And Jeanne Brooks-gunn -- Women's Aging And Depression / Brenda Penninx -- Part Iii: Cognitive, Emotional, And Interpersonal Models Of Risk -- Cognition And Depression / Joan Girgus And Susan Nolen-hoeksema -- Personality And Depression In Women / Thomas A. Widiger, Stephanie Mullins-sweatt, And Kristen G. Anderson --^ The Social Costs Of Stress : How Sex Differences In Stress Responses Can Lead To Social Stress Vulnerability And Depression In Women / Laura Cousino Klein, Elizabeth J. Corwin, And Rachel M. Ceballos -- Marriage And Depression / Mark A. Whisman, Lauren M. Weinstock, And Natalie Tolejko -- Depression In Women Who Are Mothers : An Integrative Model Of Risk For The Development Of Psychopathology In Their Sons And Daughters / Sherryl H. Goodman And Erin Tully -- Part Iv: Social, Political, And Economic Models Of Risk -- Social Suffering, Gender, And Women's Depression / Jeanne Marecek -- Women, Work, And Depression : Conceptual And Policy Issues / Mary Clare Lennon -- Culture, Race/ethnicity, And Depression / Pamela Braboy Jackson And David Williams -- Trauma And Depression / Kristin M. Penza, Christine Heim And Charles Nemeroff -- Public Health Approach To Depression And Women : The Case Of The Disadvantaged Inner-city Woman / Claire E. Sterk, Katherine P. Theall, And Kirk W. Elifson --^ Part V: Systems And Processes Of Treatment, Prevention, And Policy -- Services And Treatment For Depression : International Perspectives And Implications For A Gender-sensitive Approach / Shekhar Saxena And Pratap Sharan -- Prevention Of Depression In Women / Tamar Mendelson And Ricardo F. Muñoz -- Women And Depression : Research, Theory, And Social Policies / Jean Hamilton And Nancy F. Russo. Edited By Corey L.m. Keyes, Sherryl H. Goodman. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes. Foreword / Mrs. Rosalynn Carter Preface / Corey Keyes and Sherryl Goodman Part I: Nosology, measurement, and the epidemiology of women and depression Depression : from nosology to global burden / Kay Wilhelm Epidemiology of depression in women / Ronald Kessler Part II: Biological, developmental, and aging models of risk The biology underpinnings of depression / Ania Korszun, Margaret Altemus, and Elizabeth Young Depressive disorders in women : from menarche to beyond the menopause / Wendy Somerset, D. Jeffrey Newport, Kim Ragan, and Zachary N. Stowe Does puberty account for the gender differential in depression? / Laura M. DeRose, A. Jordan Wright, and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn Women's aging and depression / Brenda Penninx Part III: Cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal models of risk Cognition and depression / Joan Girgus and Susan Nolen-Hoeksema Personality and depression in women / Thomas A. Widiger, Stephanie Mullins-Sweatt, and Kristen G. Anderson The social costs of stress : how sex differences in stress responses can lead to social stress vulnerability and depression in women / Laura Cousino Klein, Elizabeth J. Corwin, and Rachel M. Ceballos Marriage and depression / Mark A. Whisman, Lauren M. Weinstock, and Natalie Tolejko Depression in women who are mothers : an integrative model of risk for the development of psychopathology in their sons and daughters / Sherryl H. Goodman and Erin Tully Part IV: Social, political, and economic models of risk Social suffering, gender, and women's depression / Jeanne Marecek Women, work and depression : conceptual and policy issues / Mary Clare Lennon Culture, race/ethnicity and depression / Pamela Braboy-Jackson and David Williams Trauma and depression / Kristin M. Penza, Christine Heim and Charles Nemeroff Public health approach to depression and women : the case of the disadvantaged inner-city woman / Claire E. Sterk, Katherine P. Theall, and Kirk W. Elifson Systems and processes of treatment, prevention, and policy Services and treatment for depression : international perspectives and implications for a gender-sensitive approach / Shekhar Saxena and Pratap Sharan Prevention of depression in women / Tamar Mendelson and Ricardo F. Muñoz Women and depression : research, theory, and social policies / Jean Hamilton and Nancy F. Russo. Frontmatter 1 Contents 7 List of Contributors 11 Foreword 15 Preface 17 PART I - NOSOLOGY, MEASUREMENT, AND THE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF WOMEN AND DEPRESSION 19 1 - Depression 21 2 - The Epidemiology of Depression among Women 40 PART II - BIOLOGICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND AGING MODELS OF RISK 57 3 - The Biological Underpinnings of Depression 59 4 - Depressive Disorders in Women 80 5 - Does Puberty Account for the Gender Differential in Depression? 107 6 - Women's Aging and Depression 147 PART III - COGNITIVE, EMOTIONAL, AND INTERPERSONAL MODELS OF RISK 163 7 - Cognition and Depression 165 8 - Personality and Depression in Women 194 9 - The Social Costs of Stress 217 10 - Marriage and Depression 237 11 - Depression in Women Who Are Mothers 259 PART IV - SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND ECONOMIC MODELS OF RISK 299 12 - Social Suffering, Gender, and Women's Depression 301 13 - Women, Work, and Depression 327 14 - Culture, Race/Ethnicity, and Depression 346 15 - Trauma and Depression 377 16 - Public Health Approach to Depression and Women 399 PART V - SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES OF TREATMENT, PREVENTION, AND POLICY 432 17 - Services and Treatment for Depression 434 18 - Prevention of Depression in Women 467 19 - Women and Depression 496 Author Index 540 Subject Index 584 Throughout the world, rates of depression are greater among females than males, and this gender gap emerges during adolescence and persists throughout adulthood. Until recently, women's health has centered on the topic of reproductive health, because research focused almost exclusively on biological and anatomical differences distinguishing men and women. Social and behavioral research on gender differences in health now employs multiple disciplinary frameworks and methodologies, and researchers seek to understand the higher rates of specific diseases and disorders in women and men. Symptoms of depression and the diagnosis of depression are more prevalent in women, and research that focuses on biological, psychological, and sociopolitical explanations for this gender gap should now be brought together to better inform efforts at treatment and prevention. Women and Depression is a handbook that serves to move toward a more integrative approach to women's depression in particular and mental health for all Depression is now identified as a major health issue, being a major cause of both psychological and physical morbidity.