Biological Sex and Depression
Research has repeatedly indicated that women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with depression.
One possible explanation is that hormonal changes that are specific to the female body could influence the onset of depression.
Studies in support of the theory also indicate that there is a disparity in depression risk between males and females that peaks in adolescence.
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