Ladies, We Need To Talk Mental health: Overcoming depression
Oct 13, 2025
Join Professor Bronwyn Graham, a behavioural neuroscientist and clinical psychologist, as she delves into the complexities of depression, particularly its impact on women. Discover how hormonal sensitivity and social stressors contribute to higher rates of depression among women. Learn about effective treatments, including CBT and medication options, and hear personal stories of overcoming despair. Professor Graham also shares lifestyle habits crucial for recovery, emphasizing hope and resilience in the face of mental health challenges.
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Teenhood Bed-Hide And Numbness
- Jeanette hid under her bed and felt numb, exhausted and apathetic during her first depressive episode at 18.
- She experienced suicidal thoughts, reckless attempts to feel, and eventual diagnosis after seeking a GP and therapy.
Why Women Have Higher Depression Rates
- Depression rates shift at puberty and are higher in women due to hormonal sensitivity and sociocultural stressors.
- Gendered burdens, trauma exposure and inequities partly explain why women are more affected than men.
Insomnia That Escalated To Hospital
- Helen developed severe insomnia, panic and dissociation after a family trip, which worsened over months.
- She stopped working, felt overwhelming guilt, and required hospital admission and intensive treatment.
