Indian Research on Women and Psychiatry
Author Information
Author(s): Rakesh K. Chadda, Mamta Sood
Primary Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Conclusion
Indian psychiatrists have investigated a wide range of mental health problems in women, including those occurring during pregnancy and puerperium, psychological effects of contraception, and surgical interventions.
Supporting Evidence
- Gender differences in mental disorders have been reported, particularly in the prevalence of common mental disorders including depression and anxiety.
- Women are often exposed to gender-based violence, which leads to high rates of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Psychiatric conditions seen exclusively in women are associated with various reproductive phases like pregnancy and menopause.
Takeaway
This study looks at how women's mental health is affected by different life events like pregnancy and menopause, and highlights the need for more research in this area.
Methodology
A manual search of all issues of the Indian Journal of Psychiatry was conducted to identify relevant studies.
Limitations
Most studies identified were cross-sectional, with very few prospective studies, indicating a lack of longitudinal research.
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