Health Problems

Health Problems

Introduction

Most information about women's health has until recently focused on family planning, reproduction and parenting, but has overlooked mental well-being. Yet there is a mounting problem of mental ill health among women, and the need to promote healthy living has never been greater than today. Mental health disorders affect some 450 million people worldwide, interfering with their ability to lead productive and satisfying lives.

Health Services for Women

A common complaint among women is that male doctors are unsympathetic. Healthcare professionals commonly assume that women's mental health needs are the same as those of men. Some doctors might think that ...