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Women’s Mental Health Care: A Historical Perspective & Progress

Lightwork

The pathologization of female behavior became a means of social control, discouraging women from seeking education, pursuing careers, or asserting their independence. .” Pathologization of Female Behavior and Social Control This medical mismanagement extended beyond individual treatment.

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One Wife’s Story of Her Husband’s Struggles with Depression in Law School

Lawyers with Depression

She has grown into a more compassionate and well-rounded Certified Health Education Specialist and Mental Health First Aid provider from her experiences with her husband’s mental health issues. She enjoys sharing information with others about health and wellness.