Why are women more prone to depression than men?

It is generally believed that women are more prone to depression than men. There are several theories on what factors cause depression in women while men usually get away with even the toughest times.  

Unlike men, women like to share their feelings with others. Another important factor is that women think too much, which causes them to experience a variety of emotions. While men like to deal with their feelings on their own, most of the times. This is of course only one side of the story.

Hormone           

Hormonal changes in women play a huge role. Hormonal changes cause huge mood swings. A woman during her menstrual feels different, more depressed, or irritable most of the times. While in men, hormonal changes make them more stable and strong mentally. In women, hormones continue to go through a change -- during menstrual cycle, after pregnancy and during menopause.

Self-Image

Admit it or not, women worry about their self-image more than men do. The position of women in society has seen a radical change in the 21^st century. The expectations from them have increased a lot in recent years. Now women not only have to raise kids, they have to perform better at workplace too. Working among men and trying to compete others often leave women mentally confused and shaken. A renowned psychologists is quoted as saying “those successful women featured in magazines and on television can easily influence your behavior and mood. Whether you like them or not.”

Relationships

Relationships are another factor that influence women’s mood and behaviour. Bad relationships are behind about fifty percent of women suffering from depression. Women are generally more concerned about how their relationship with partner is going than men and this is what puts them under radar.

An important impact of depression, which has been shared by psychologists, is that the affected person finds themselves worthless and expendable.