In older people, the problem may portray different and less obvious symptoms. However, in women, the problem may be characterized by guilt, worthlessness, and symptoms of sadness. The rate of depression is high in women due to the differences in psychosocial, hormonal, lifecycle, and biological factors that are unique …show more content…
An individual would also experience difficulties in sleeping, oversleeping or early-morning awakening, decreased energy, fatigue, memory problems, and loss of interest or pleasure in activities and hobbies. Other symptoms include feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness, persistent sadness or moods, pessimism. Experiencing either of these symptoms for two weeks would signify the onset of depression.
Epidemiology
From studies, socio-demographic factors play an integral role in the increased prevalence of major depressive disorder. These factors include the female sex, being disabled, unemployed, having a low income, being never or previously married, or being middle-aged. In the United States, the risk of an individual getting depressed increased if one was Caucasian than being black, Hispanic, or Asian. Moreover, the prevalence of the disorder among adults is 16.2 percent with the 12-month prevalence being 6.6