Abstract
Women often have different outcomes and experiences with mental illness compared to men. However, there is still a 'gender-blind' approach to the understanding and development of new treatments for mental illness. The emphasis is on: women and schizophrenia, depression in women and existing sex differences in anxiety disorders (including phobias, agoraphobia, panic disorder, generalised anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder). Utilizing gender differences in the onset, course and outcomes of mental illness may enable a better development of best outcomes for women with mental illness.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 55-58 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Women's Health Medicine |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2006 |
Keywords
- gender
- mental health
- mental illness
- women