One of the most common mental health challenges, especially in women today, is depression.

Candace:

“Depression is a major depressive disorder, a common and serious diagnosable medical issue, that negatively affects us in the way we think, the way that we feel, and the way that we react.

In my recent research, according to a recent survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration(SAMHSA), 29 million women—or about 23% of the female population—have experienced a diagnosable mental health related disorder in just this last year.

These are some of the most common signs and symptoms of depression:

-significant change in sleep habits, meaning that you may sleep more or you may sleep less
-major changes in your eating habits
-a total of lost enjoyment in activities
-emotional volatility
-rapid mood swings
-moving quickly from happiness to anger to sadness
-thoughts of suicide or self-harm

Another common mental health disorder in women is anxiety.

According to the American Psychiatric Association, women are twice as likely as men to experience generalized anxiety disorders or panic disorders. Anxiety is often characterized by tense or worried feelings. People with anxiety disorders usually have recurring intrusive thoughts or worries which may lead them to avoid certain situational triggers.

Emotional well-being is important because it can affect how people function and carry out everyday tasks. It can also affect how well individuals are able to handle stressful situations and challenges, how they adapt to change, and how they respond to difficult life events. Emotional well-being can affect relationships, work, and overall mental and physical health.

Issues with emotional well-being can also affect physical health and may lead to higher blood pressure, a weakened immune system, and increased illness.”