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Gender differences in depression (for which women are much more likely) could be explained by gender roles and stigma attached to gender roles. Mental problems of women are closely correlated with todays social roles of women, they are expected to care and look after family and friends, but without strong, stable relationships that foster support they are more susceptible to depressive symptoms. And because relationships are often dependent on social norms this can effect a women’s mental health. Situations in life including divorce, widowhood and aspects of child rearing all have effects on women’s mental health, and women who are married tend to be more psychological stable than their unmarried counterparts.