Do women find it harder to bounce back emotionally from a divorce or relationship break-up in later life compared to men? A new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health suggests so, using patterns of antidepressant use as a gauge for emotional well-being. The study found that antidepressant use increased significantly in the years leading up to and following a union dissolution, with women showing a larger increase than men. While re-partnering initially led to a decrease in antidepressant use, indicating a temporary improvement in mental health, this effect was often …
