Psychiatry, Mental Disorders & Psychosomatic Medicine

Women and Mental Health:

In all situations and across all countries, more women than men face despair, anxiety, psychological distress, domestic violence, sexual assault, and rising rates of substance abuse. The stress brought on by their numerous obligations, gender discrimination, and linked problems including poverty, malnutrition, excessive work, domestic violence, and sexual abuse are the main causes of women's poor mental health. When women venture to report their problems, many healthcare providers frequently display gender prejudices that lead them to either over- or under-treat them.

• Depression
• Anxiety and specific phobias
• Suicide attempts
• Eating disorders