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Psychology In Seattle Podcast

Mental Illness and Gender (2017 Rerun)

May 5, 2024
Dr. Kirk Honda explores gender biases in mental illness, challenging common perceptions and biases linked to specific disorders based on gender. The discussion aims to uncover reasons behind gender differences in mental illness prevalence rates.
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  • Question biases in attributing genders to mental illnesses.
  • Consider cultural, biological, and clinician influences on gender-specific mental health disparities.

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Gender Disparities in Mental Illness Diagnoses

The podcast delves into the gender disparities present in mental illness diagnoses, highlighting how certain disorders are more commonly associated with men or women. The host prompts listeners to question their biases when attributing genders to different mental health conditions, exploring the prevalence of specific disorders among different genders. Factors like cultural, biological, and clinician-related reasons are discussed as potential influences on the gender distribution of mental illnesses, emphasizing the need to address misconceptions and biases in diagnosing and treating these conditions.

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