HEALTH DISPARITIES BLOG

May 11, 2009

links for 2009-05-11

• Men struggle with recession depression as they are twice as likely to suffer stress in silence
  The research found three in ten of men would feel embarrassed about seeking help for mental distress, and just 14 per cent aged 35 to 44 would see a GP if they felt low compared with 37 per cent of women.
• Tallying Cost to Bring Baby Home
  Just how much does it cost to have a baby?
• Many U.S. women short on health insurance
  A report by the Commonwealth Fund says seven of 10 working-age women -- or an estimated 64 million women -- have no medical insurance coverage or inadequate coverage.
• For Gay Couples, Obstacles to Health Insurance
  For the vast majority of gay couples getting health insurance for a domestic partner is still a challenge.