The impact of gender on mental health, including factors such as gender-based violence, gender identity, and social roles.
Gender identity: Refers to a person's sense of being male, female, or non-binary.
Socialization: Refers to the process through which individuals learn the norms and values of society.
Gender roles: Refers to the societal expectations placed on individuals based on their gender.
Gender stereotypes: Refers to the preconceived notions that individuals hold about gender roles.
Intersectionality: Refers to the ways in which multiple identities, such as race, class, and sexuality, interact to shape individuals' experiences.
Mental health disparities: Refers to the differences in mental health outcomes based on gender, race, and other factors.
Gender-based violence: Refers to violence that is perpetrated based on an individual's gender.
Sexual and reproductive health: Refers to the physical and emotional aspects of sexuality, including contraception, pregnancy, and sexually transmitted infections.
Masculinity and femininity: Refers to the traits and characteristics that are typically associated with men and women.
Gender and addiction: Refers to the ways in which gender influences the development and treatment of substance abuse disorders.
LGBTQ mental health: Refers to the unique mental health needs and challenges faced by individuals who identify as LGBTQ.
Gender and trauma: Refers to the ways in which gender influences the experience and recovery from traumatic events.
Gender and caregiving: Refers to the disproportionate burden of caregiving placed on women and its impact on mental health.
Health disparities for transgender individuals: Refers to the disparities in health outcomes and access to care experienced by individuals who identify as transgender.
Gender and workplace stress: Refers to the factors within the workplace that contribute to stress and its impact on mental health.
Cisgender: A person whose gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth.
Transgender: A person whose gender identity does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth.
Non-Binary: A person who identifies as neither male nor female, or as a combination of both.
Genderqueer: A person who identifies as neither male nor female and may also reject the gender binary.
Genderfluid: A person who experiences shifts in their gender identity over time.
Agender: A person who does not identify with any gender.
Gender Dysphoria: A condition where a person experiences distress or discomfort due to a discrepancy between their gender identity and sex assigned at birth.
Depression: A mood disorder that affects a person’s mental well-being, causing feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities.
Anxiety: A disorder characterized by excessive fear, worry, and apprehension that can lead to physical symptoms like sweating, increased heart rate, and trembling.
Eating Disorders: A group of complex conditions that involve abnormal eating patterns and an unhealthy relationship with food.
Self-harm: A behavior where a person intentionally hurts themselves to cope with emotional pain or distress.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A disorder that develops after exposure to a traumatic event, causing significant distress and impairment in daily functioning.
Substance Abuse: A pattern of harmful use of drugs or alcohol that leads to significant impairment or distress.
Personality Disorders: A group of conditions that affect a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior, causing problems in personal relationships and daily functioning.