Gender similarities in somatic depression and DSM depression secondary symptom profiles in the context of severity and bereavement

Most population studies report higher rates of depression among women than men, and some researchers have observed gender differences in depression symptoms overall, or in sub-groupings (e.g. somatic depression). However, gender symptom differences have been inconsistent, prompting this investigation of gender differences in secondary DSM symptom profiles in the context of bereavement status, age, and depression severity.

Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - November 20, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Angus H. Thompson, Roger C. Bland Tags: Research paper Source Type: research