Women Are Twice as Likely as Men to Have Depression 一 Here’s Why

Saya Des Marais 01/24/2022

When it comes to gender differences in depression, the numbers are shocking: women, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or cultural background, are twice as likely as men to have depression. Research has proven this; one meta-analysis, for example, found that girls start becoming more likely than boys to have depression as early as the age of 12 (or after puberty). But what are the reasons behind these numbers? Why are women so much more vulnerable to depression than men, and is there anything we can do about it? Here’s everything we know. Why Are Women More Likely to Have Depression? Around 12 million 一 some numbers say 1 in every 10 一 American women suffer from depression, a number that’s twice as large as the…

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Categories: Self-care, Wellness & Personal Growth

Tags: depression, health, positive psychology, self-care, Stress Management

Saya Des Marais

Does Practicing Gratitude Really Work? Here’s What the Science Says

Does Practicing Gratitude Really Work? If you’ve ever done any reading in the self-help realm, you’ve probably heard this piece of advice: “Be grateful.” But does this tip have any basis in science? Does gratitude really improve our mental health? And, if so, how can we practice it effectively? Here’s everything we know about the psychology of gratitude, and how you can harness it to become a happier, healthier person. What Gratitude Really Is — and What It Isn’t Before we talk about the science behind gratitude, it’s important to define what gratitude really is. Many people express that they feel that gratitude is “toxic positivity.” You may have felt like practicing gratitude feels forced, as if you’re not allowing yourself to feel upset about…

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Institute Editorial Team 12/13/2021

Women May Benefit More from Mindfulness

Women may benefit more from mindfulness than men. “Mindfulness” is a huge buzzword in the wellness world lately, and for good reason: it’s been scientifically shown to be able to reduce stress, anxiety symptoms, and even depression. With roots in Eastern religious traditions, it’s now practiced as a secular way to bring peace and gratitude into everyday life. One study found that the practice of mindfulness may be more impactful for women than men, at least in a college setting. Here’s everything you need to know about how mindfulness empowers women in particular, and what you need to do to get started with your own practice. What is mindfulness? The simplest definition of mindfulness is the practice of being here now. Mindfulness invites people to…

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Gina Messina, Ph.D. 10/11/2021

6 Natural Ways to Nourish Your Mental Health

As scientists learn more about health, they’ve come to recognize that what happens in the body affects the mind. There’s some truth to adages like “you are what you eat” — your diet is one of the factors influencing your mental health. Other lifestyle choices also play crucial roles in mental health, which is great news. It means you have the power to heal when you have the right conditions to do so. You can’t control the weather, and you might be unable to change your socioeconomic conditions. However, you can feel better, and here’s how. Try these six natural ways to nourish your mental health. 1. Move Your Body Physical activity might be your best antidote for stress and the melancholy that often results…

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Mia Barnes 01/15/2023

Break Free From Burnout

Women have more responsibilities today than ever. Keeping a full-time job, raising children, and managing household chores are just the tip of the iceberg. Outside of the typical chores, you add on even more — leading PTA meetings, taking on a side job, and guiding that one friend who just can’t seem to get her life together. After all, you have to be busy at all times, right? The early bird gets the worm! While making an effort to be an involved adult is admirable, taking things too far is a recipe for burnout. You will hit the wall of exhaustion at some point, and the dominoes you’ve laid out so carefully will begin to fall. In this article, we’ll discuss burnout, its effects, and…

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Institute Editorial Team 08/08/2022

Women are Leading the Great Resignation

Women are leading the Great Resignation. Americans quit their jobs in record numbers in 2021 and according to The Wall Street Journal, approximately 4.4 million people left their jobs in September alone. A closer at the numbers reveals that women and frontline workers comprised the majority of those leaving their jobs. So what is leading women to leave the workforce, and how is this phenomenon affecting the women that remain? Why are Women Leading The Great Resignation? With women leading the Great Resignation, it has left many wondering why. What is causing women to leave their jobs in droves? Why would women walk away from careers they have spent years striving to build? As it turns out, a combination of factors is at play. However, three reasons…

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Institute Editorial Team 11/23/2021

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