Women are twice as likely as men to experience clinical depression, which affects an estimated 12 percent of the population. Written for the woman who finds herself at an emotional crossroads, Women & Depression addresses the states of anxiety and melancholy accompanying times of stress or upheaval. The book identifies high-risk women; outlines common situational, diet, and lifestyle triggers for depression; and explains how these factors can compound everyday stress. Also discussed are treatment options and self-help therapies.