Women experience mental illness differently than men, facing higher rates of depression and anxiety. They are often diagnosed later due to symptoms being perceived as emotional rather than clinical. Research indicates that women are consistently more likely to receive mental health diagnoses and antidepressant prescriptions. This disparity is compounded by historical exclusion from healthcare research, highlighting the need for gender-sensitive approaches in mental health diagnosis and treatment. The challenges are evident from adolescence, where girls report higher psychological distress than boys, indicating a need for early intervention.
Women are twice as likely as men to experience depression and anxiety, yet their symptoms are often perceived as emotional rather than clinical, delaying treatment.
This gender disparity in mental health correlates significantly with social and gender inequality, influencing both diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
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