Understanding and Treating Depression in Women: Traditional, Emerging, and Holistic Approaches (NA2580)

Course Format

This course is online. All course material is available online and is accessible immediately after purchase from your account homepage. Certificate of Completion is available immediately upon passing the exam.

Course Overview

In this course, we will be discussing depression and how it uniquely impacts woman. Numerous biological, psychological, and social factors make women more susceptible to depression than men.

While standard treatments for depression, such as medication and psychotherapy, have remained largely unchanged over the past several decades, emerging research shows promise. Notably, older medications are being revisited for their effectiveness in treating depression in women, and a newly FDA-approved medication specifically for postpartum depression highlights the progress being made in this area.

In addition, many individuals are turning to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches for managing depression. Current research suggests that some of these methods may offer relief and could play a role in comprehensive treatment strategies.

This course will explore all of these topics to provide a well-rounded understanding of depression in women and the evolving treatment landscape.

Course Objectives

1. Describe the common symptoms of depression in women.


2. Explain the multiple biological, psychological, and social factors that increase depression risk in women.


3. Identify traditional treatment options for depression.


4. Discuss commonly used CAM approaches that may help manage depression.


5. Explain emerging medications and therapies for treating depression in women, along with the barriers to their use.

Course Outline