Depression and Women: Understanding the Gender Gap

November 5, 2023 by AR-emerge-user

Depression and depressive symptoms are some of the most common mental health issues women experience worldwide. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), in 2021, an “estimated 21.0 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode.” Individuals diagnosed with depressive disorders have a higher risk of experiencing substance …

5 Healthy Coping Mechanisms for Mothers With Co-Occurring Depression

September 18, 2023 by AR-emerge-user

Many women in treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) have one or more co-occurring mental health disorders. Depression is one of the most common co-occurring disorders for women in recovery. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), “[R]esearch suggests that people with depression and other medical illnesses tend to have more severe symptoms …