Gender Disparity in Coping with Breakups and Divorce: A Closer Look

A study found that women are more likely to use antidepressants following a breakup or divorce compared to men, with 6% of women and 3.2% of men taking antidepressants. The research suggests that women may find it harder to emotionally adjust to relationship breakdowns in later life, possibly due to factors such as gender differences in family roles, responsibilities, and economic status. The study also found that more men re-partnered after a breakup or bereavement, while there was no gender difference for those who had divorced. The rise in "grey divorce" among those aged 50 and older in high-income countries is contributing to these trends.