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Depressive disorders affect more than 19 million American adults each year; the majority of these are women. In fact, about twice as many women as men have depression. Why? Many experts believe it may be due to hormonal changes that occur throughout a woman’s life—puberty, premenstrual problems, pregnancy, perimenopause and menopause. Genetics may also play a role; a woman is more likely to suffer from depression if they have a family history of the disorder. Environmental factors may also affect whether a woman develops a depressive disorder. Some examples include marital problems, work overload and past history of abuse, to name just a few possibilities. 

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Last time, we discussed celebrities Carrie Fisher, Herschel Walker, and Emma Thompson, who have battled disorders as varied as bipolar disorder, dissociative identity disorder and depression. Today we’ll discuss a few more famous people who have battled with mental health disorders. 

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