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There seems to be a widespread of differences between the two genders, ranging from forms of aggression to ways of expressing emotion. But, these differences tend to distinguish the genders when it comes to psychological disorders. Depression, agoraphobia, and simple phobia are disorders more common in women, while disorders such as antisocial personality disorder and substance abuse are found more in men. ... “Before boys reach puberty, they are more likely than girls to be depressed, but at adolescence a dramatic reversal in the gender-related depression rates takes place” (549). ... Studies also indicate that sexual and physical abuse are major risk factors for psychological disorders such as agoraphobia and depression.
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