Aisha Dow

Aisha Dow, an investigative reporter at The Age, sheds light on the alarming trend of Australian women being involuntarily sectioned. She discusses the historical roots of this issue, linking 19th-century misconceptions about women to modern-day misdiagnoses. Personal stories reveal the devastating impacts of wrongful detentions and the pervasive medical misogyny still present in mental health assessments. Dow emphasizes the urgent need for better communication in healthcare and reforms to ensure women’s voices are heard and respected.