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Depressed women have more sex than those who are happier, a recent study of the sexual experiences of more than 100 depressed and non-depressed women, who were in relationships, has found. Women suffering from mild to moderate depression were found to have a third more sex, regardless of whether they were in a relationship or not, according to the survey. They also had more sexually liberated attitudes, a bigger variety of sexual experiences, and if single, were more likely to partake in casual sex.

We all know that depression is a terrible disease that can have an enormous psychological cost, both for the sufferer and their family and friends. But there is also a monetary cost to depression that goes beyond the medical and therapy bills. I’m not a doctor and I’m in no position to offer treatment advice or discuss symptoms. However, as this is the time of year when depression often gets worse or becomes more obvious with the shorter days and holiday stress, I want to point out some of the monetary costs of untreated depression. Why is this important? First, some people are motivated more by money than other reasons. They may not seek treatment for medical reasons, but perhaps seeing the monetary costs of depression may inspire them to seek help. Untreated depression can be especially costly, as the sufferer often has no idea why they are incurring these costs or how to stop. This leads to a cycle of frustration that may worsen the depression as the costs mount. This is the second ...