Men, Women and Mental Health Flashcards
what three ways can Gender effect Mental Health
Development
Detection
Treatment
What do the Dalys tell us about gender and mental health?
That after age 10 females have a higher level of burden
How do depression rates between Genders change from HIC to LMIC?
Constant for men, increased risk for women in HIC
What are the major reasons for depression in Women?
Biological seems to be least likely, psychological styles of negative schemas and rumination more likely, and most evidence for exposure to stressors.
What are some of the issues with measurement in Women in LMIC?
Measures are less valid for those who are uneducated. Which women are in LMIC.
What are some of the issues with measurement in Women in LMIC?
Measures are less valid for those who are uneducated. Which women are in LMIC.
What was found with regard to depressive symptoms of women in LMIC?
Antenatal women showed 15.6% and postnatal 19.8%.
In what way does perinatal depression impact the child?
Lack of hygiene, non-adherence to medical advice, lack of help seeking
lead to:
Increased accidents, mortality, underweight, emotional and behavioural problems, illness episodes, and cognitive development.
What are some of the specific needs for men?
Depression shows as anger or irritability
Less contact with health and more with justice
Less likely to seek help
4 more likely to self-medicate
