Citation

Fagulha T, Gonçalves B. Women Ther. 2012; 35(3-4): 233-247.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/02703149.2012.684548

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The line of research on middle-aged women's depression that we have been developing for over a decade has pointed to the frequency and severity of this disorder among Portuguese women, particularly less educated women. These women are more vulnerable and often receive a strictly medical response, which leaves little room for the elaboration of their complaints. We present a general overview of the results of this research line on depression in middle-aged women and the positive effect of a group intervention carried out in a health center where part of this research took place.

Keywords

depression; middle-age; Portuguese women; psychotherapeutic intervention