MarieClaire
  • News
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Lifestyle
  • Career
  • Bridal
  • Podcasts
  • Beyond Beauty
  • Drive Time
  • Video
MarieClaire
  • News
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Lifestyle
  • Career
  • Bridal
  • Podcasts
  • Beyond Beauty
  • Drive Time
  • Video
Subscribe
Kendall Jenner asks Harry Styles which song of his is about her
Watch 1:10

Kendall Jenner asks Harry Styles which song of his is about her

{headline}

{headline}

Women Are More Likely To Suffer A Heart Attack From Stress

Women Are More Likely To Suffer A Heart Attack From Stress

This Woman’s Powerful Facebook Post Captures What Suffering From Anxiety Is Like

This Woman’s Powerful Facebook Post Captures What Suffering From Anxiety Is Like

Celebrities Get Real About Living With Anxiety

Celebrities Get Real About Living With Anxiety

Rebecca Gibney On Dealing With Anxiety

Rebecca Gibney On Dealing With Anxiety

{headline}

{headline}

One In 5 Young Australian Women Are Living With Anxiety Or Depression

One In 5 Young Australian Women Are Living With Anxiety Or Depression

Anxious? Stressed? This Is The Exercise You Should Be Doing

Anxious? Stressed? This Is The Exercise You Should Be Doing

Job Strain Has Been Linked To Common Mental Illnesses

Job Strain Has Been Linked To Common Mental Illnesses

{headline}

{headline}

Three Women Explain Their Battle With Australia's Biggest Health Epidemic

Three Women Explain Their Battle With Australia's Biggest Health Epidemic

7 Things That Might Not Seem Like Depression, But Could Be

7 Things That Might Not Seem Like Depression, But Could Be

7 Signs You Could Be Living With High-Functioning Anxiety

7 Signs You Could Be Living With High-Functioning Anxiety

Selena Gomez Is Taking Time Off To Deal With Depression And Anxiety

Selena Gomez Is Taking Time Off To Deal With Depression And Anxiety

22 Celebrities Who Have Revealed Their Battles With Mental Health

22 Celebrities Who Have Revealed Their Battles With Mental Health

Apparently Playing Christmas Tunes Is Bad For Your Mental Health

Apparently Playing Christmas Tunes Is Bad For Your Mental Health

How A Young Lawyer Worried Herself Into A Psychiatric Hospital

How A Young Lawyer Worried Herself Into A Psychiatric Hospital

  1. Home
  2. Lifestyle

Survey Finds 40 Percent Of Australian Women Diagnosed With Anxiety Or Depression

More than 10,000 women were questioned in the Jean Hailes for Women's Health survey - by marie claire
  • 28 Aug 2017
Survey Finds 40 Percent Of Australian Women Diagnosed With Anxiety Or Depression

A new study has shed light on the mental health and wellbeing of Australian women, finding a significant number suffer from depression and anxiety.

Of more than 10,000 Australian women surveyed, 40 percent said they had been professionally diagnosed with an anxiety disorder or depression.

The Jean Hailes for Women's Health survey found that nearly 50 percent worried ‘excessively’ about things several days a week.

Furthermore, half of women questioned reported troubles with sleeping, while 60 percent did not exercise for at least 2.5 hours a week.

Speaking to The Sydney Morning Herald, survey director Helen Brown said anxiety ranked highest in women between the ages of 18-35 with “busy” lifestyles.

"It was really interesting that 60 per cent of women nationwide said they weren't active enough, as that's almost counter-intuitive considering that physical activity is a great way to deal with anxiety," she said.

Jean Hailes on Twitter

Dr Brown also told news.com.au that the high anxiety scores in younger woman could be partly attributed to technology and social media pressures.

“I think they put an enormous amount of pressure on themselves to be ‘ever-ready’, to be on Instagram et cetera, which means they constantly have their phone in their hand and being ready for it,” she said.

Dr Brown encouraged women to turn to physical activity and well-rounded diets for a healthier lifestyle.  

“Behaviour change is extremely complicated, we live in a very complex environment but it’s still trying to remember the basics of eating well, exercising well or being active,” Dr Brown encouraged.

If you would like to speak to someone about depression or mental health call Lifeline (131 114) or Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636).

RELATED: 7 Signs You Could Be Living With High-Functioning Anxiety

RELATED: 7 Things That Might Not Seem Like Depression, But Could Be

  • Lifestyle
  • Stress

Free MECCA MAX Gift- worth $111

When you subscribe to marie claire.

Subscribe Now
Free MECCA MAX Gift

Free MECCA MAX Gift- worth $111

When you subscribe to marie claire.

Subscribe Now
Free MECCA MAX Gift

Recommended to you

Kendall Jenner asks Harry Styles which song of his is about her
Watch 1:10

Kendall Jenner asks Harry Styles which song of his is about her

{headline}

{headline}

Women Are More Likely To Suffer A Heart Attack From Stress

Women Are More Likely To Suffer A Heart Attack From Stress

This Woman’s Powerful Facebook Post Captures What Suffering From Anxiety Is Like

This Woman’s Powerful Facebook Post Captures What Suffering From Anxiety Is Like

Celebrities Get Real About Living With Anxiety

Celebrities Get Real About Living With Anxiety

Rebecca Gibney On Dealing With Anxiety

Rebecca Gibney On Dealing With Anxiety

{headline}

{headline}

One In 5 Young Australian Women Are Living With Anxiety Or Depression

One In 5 Young Australian Women Are Living With Anxiety Or Depression

Anxious? Stressed? This Is The Exercise You Should Be Doing

Anxious? Stressed? This Is The Exercise You Should Be Doing

Job Strain Has Been Linked To Common Mental Illnesses

Job Strain Has Been Linked To Common Mental Illnesses

{headline}

{headline}

Three Women Explain Their Battle With Australia's Biggest Health Epidemic

Three Women Explain Their Battle With Australia's Biggest Health Epidemic

7 Things That Might Not Seem Like Depression, But Could Be

7 Things That Might Not Seem Like Depression, But Could Be

7 Signs You Could Be Living With High-Functioning Anxiety

7 Signs You Could Be Living With High-Functioning Anxiety

Selena Gomez Is Taking Time Off To Deal With Depression And Anxiety

Selena Gomez Is Taking Time Off To Deal With Depression And Anxiety

22 Celebrities Who Have Revealed Their Battles With Mental Health

22 Celebrities Who Have Revealed Their Battles With Mental Health

Apparently Playing Christmas Tunes Is Bad For Your Mental Health

Apparently Playing Christmas Tunes Is Bad For Your Mental Health

How A Young Lawyer Worried Herself Into A Psychiatric Hospital

How A Young Lawyer Worried Herself Into A Psychiatric Hospital

MarieClaire
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Pacific Magazines
  • Partners
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Statement
MarieClaire Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Pacific Magazines
  • Partners
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Statement

Brands

  • Beauty Crew
  • Home Beautiful
  • Instyle
  • Who
  • Women's Health

Pacific Network

  • Better Homes and Gardens
  • BHG Shop
  • New Idea food
  • New Idea
  • Men’s Health
  • Girlfriend
  • That’s Life
  • All Recipes
  • Perth Now
  • The West Australian
  • Practical Parenting
  • 7travel
  • 7Plus
  • Airtasker
  • 7NEWS
  • SocietyOne
© 2019 Pacific Magazines
Get more from Marie Claire

Magazine Subscription Offer

Free MECCA MAX Gift- worth $111

Shop This Offer
Free MECCA MAX Gift