At the same time we need to look at the spiritual component that gives us a sense of wholeness and peace when looking for solutions. I walk out my front door. When things get off balance, I need to make some changes. Alone I can't do it. Although most of the quotes here are those of women, the situation is far from a woman's problem.
Women are simply more susceptible to depression.
Role strain is a factor, according to Barbara Hayes. We are more aware of depression than we were in the past, but there are more stresses in society today for women to fulfill multiple roles. They make very heavy demands upon themselves. The experts tell us that women today suffer twice as much depression as men. While one in four women can expect to develop depression during their lifetime, one in eight men can, too.