Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Introduction Women face a greater incidence of mental health issues than men, stemming from societal expectations, gender stereotypes, organizational structures that prioritize male leadership, and the need to balance work responsibilities with home life. Research indicates that women are twice as likely to suffer from depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compared to men. They are also more likely to battle eating disorders. Methods The authors will review the current literature on this topic. Results 43% of female executives experience burnout, compared to 31% of their male counterparts (Mc Kinsey 2024). Research is definitely needed to better understand the pathophysiology and socioeconomic mechanisms that drive sex-specific risk factors of psychological disorders in women. There is also an urgent need for studies that addressed the specific needs of women including insights around: the biological, life stage, socioeconomic, political and cultural factors associated with being female that have a significant impact on women’s mental health. Conclusion A mental health reform is necessary to prevent mental illnesses in women, provide specific care to vulnerable women and increase the overall well-being of women living with existing mental health conditions. Disclosure of Interest None Declared
Source: European Psychiatry
Author: F. Thibaut
Institutions: Université Paris Cité, Hôpital Cochin
Language: English
Topic: Sex and Gender in Healthcare
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,300
OpenAlex ID: W4414180215
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