Gender and mental health: recognition of unresolved issues

Gender and Mental health

Gender and Mental Health

This paper addresses the relationship between gender and mental health. First, the field of mental health and the concept of gender is introduced. This is followed by a discussion of the forms of gender bias implicated in mental health research. Next, gender differences in mental health outcomes are described, including differences in the prevalence and course of conditions. Evidence related to...

The Use of Psychosocial Rehabilitation in Mental Health Issues

Mental rehabilitation can include a range of disabling conditions, from severe and enduring psychotic or bipolar disorders to more transient affective disorders. The concept of rehabilitation reflects the concept of disability. If the concept of mental illness is viewed as a mechanism for social control, then we can say that one of the most powerful aspects of the medicalization of the individu...

Gender Issues and Public Health.

Gender is one of the most important considerations in public health research and program implementation. Basic issues such as protecting women from violence, upholding their rights to property and equality in access to health, education, employment, and political participation are important to society and for public health. Gender inequality exists both within and outside the health system and ...

Pediatric mental health issues.