Women take more antidepressants after divorce than men but that doesn’t mean they’re more depressed

Research out today from Finland suggests women may find it harder to adjust to later-life divorce and break-ups than men. The study used population data from 229,000 Finns aged 50 to 70 who had undergone divorce, relationship break-up or bereavement and tracked their use of antidepressants before and after their relationship ended. They found antidepressant use increased in the four years leading to the relationship dissolution in both genders, with women experiencing a more significant increase. But it’s too simplistic to say women experience poorer mental health or tend to be less happy after divorce than men. ......

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