According to research, women are most likely to suffer depression than men. Statistics have shown that more women are into dance therapy than the opposite sex. The reasons are not clear but studies suggest that on a psychological level, women are more likely to internalize and take personal responsibility for their problems.
In contrast, men are more likely to turn to distracting behaviors such as substance abuse or alcoholism. Dance therapy provides an alternative way to externalize the suppressed feelings of women. In dance therapy, patients are taught to act out hidden hurts. It is believed that acting out past hurts and frustrations can help the individual come to terms with his emotional problems and thus, learn to deal with them.
Women who have tried dance therapy to cope with depression found that it is uplifting and enhances their creativity. Certainly, once creativity is enhanced, problem-solving comes next in handy.
Women Should Groove their Way Out of Depression!
