Exploring Women's Mental Health | Perspectives Ep 3
Almost one in five women experience symptoms of a common mental health disorder. What factors are driving these issues in women, and what can we do to offer them more effective support?
In this episode of Perspectives, we deep dive into women's mental health, exploring issues like genetics, pregnancy, menopause, and the societal pressures placed on women.
On the panel:
▶️ Dr Victoria Chamorro, Consultant Psychiatrist
▶️ Debbie Longsdale, Priory's Therapy Director
▶️ Dr Samir Shah, Consultant Psychiatrist
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00:00 Intro
1:02 Why do women have higher rates of mental health issues?
2:25 The impact of abuse and violence
4:32 Women's role in modern society
5:41 How genetics impacts our mental health
7:39 Pregnancy and mental health
11:44 Menopause and mental health
16:32 Does social media make women's mental health worse?
20:30 Women's mental health concerns being dismissed
24:40 How can mental health services serve women better?
31:27 Supporting yourself and other women
37:36 Q&A 1: Effect of menstruation on mental health and what to do
43:03 Q&A 2: How eating disorders interplay with mental health in women
44:52 Q&A 3: Family advice for women in high-powered jobs
LINKS TO SOURCES:
One in five women (19%) experience a Common Mental Disorder (CMO) - https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-infor...
Abuse is main driver of mental ill health in women and girls, say psychiatrists - https://www.theguardian.com/society/2...
Young women seeking mental health help called ‘dramatic’, UK survey finds - https://www.theguardian.com/society/2...
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