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

Lightwork

Common Patterns of Gender Bias in Mental Health Care Common patterns of gender bias in mental health care include: Dismissing physical symptoms as “anxiety-related” Attributing legitimate concerns to “hormones” or “stress” Prescribing medication without thorough evaluation Minimizing reported pain levels Concerning (..)

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

Lawyers with Depression

True Stories is a series of guest blogs I am running on mental health in the legal profession. 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.

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Lessons from a Global Psychiatric Conference: The Good, the Bad, and the Complicated

Mad in America

The conference was rife with discussions on stigma of mental illness, which is apparently much worse in the Global South (I sensed a hint of racism here).