Psychiatrist Amanda Winters, M.D., of Great River Women’s Health
will discuss depression at 5:30 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 27. The ninth program
in the 10-month Red Hot Mamas series will be in the Blackhawk Room on
the lower level of Mercy Plaza, 1225 S. Gear Ave., West Burlington.
Women are twice as likely to have depression as men of the same age, and
menopause contributes to depression. It can change:
- Ability to handle everyday decisions and pressures
- Behavior
- Feelings
- Physical health and appearance
- Social activity
The presentation will include information about depression symptoms and
treatment.
A light supper and door prizes will be available at the free program. Register
online at
www.greatrivermedical.org/events or call (319) 768-3491.
Red Hot Mamas is the leading provider of menopause education and support
programs in the U.S. Red Hot Mamas North America Inc. recently received
the Merit Award for its website,
www.redhotmamas.org,in the 18th annual Digital Health Awardsprogram.