Women are about twice as likely to suffer from depression as men. Poor and minority women are less likely to get help than affluent or white women. They may face financial barriers, cultural stigma, fear of losing custody of their children, fear of deportation or other hurdles.  So mental health providers are getting creative to reach these women – sometimes in unusual places.

Women are about twice as likely to suffer from depression as men. Poor and minority women are less likely to get help than affluent or white women. They may face financial barriers, cultural stigma, fear of losing custody of their children, fear of deportation or other hurdles. So mental health providers are getting creative to reach these women – sometimes in unusual places.

Women are about twice as likely to suffer from depression as men. Poor and minority women are less likely to get help than affluent or white women. They may face financial barriers, cultural stigma, fear of losing custody of their children, fear of deportation or other hurdles. &nbsp;So mental health providers are getting creative to reach these women – sometimes in unusual places.

The WorkUp: Women and Depression Part 2

The non-profit Connecticut Health Investigative Team [C-HIT] is dedicated to producing original, responsible, in-depth journalism on issues of health and safety, in Connecticut and the surrounding region.

Share The WorkUp: Women and Depression Part 2

Sign up to save your podcasts

The WorkUp: Women and Depression Part 2

The WorkUp: Women and Depression Part 2