Episode 27: Unseen and Misunderstood: Gender Bias in Mental Health Diagnosis

Unseen and Misunderstood: Gender Bias in Mental Health Diagnosis delves into the critical issue of how gender biases influence the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions in women. This episode explores the historical and contemporary patterns of misdiagnosis, the underrepresentation of women in clinical trials, and the impact of societal expectations on women's mental health. Mina shares insights and data on how these biases result in inadequate care and the pathologizing of behaviors that are often dismissed or misunderstood. The conversation also highlights steps needed to address these biases, including better representation in research and gender-sensitive approaches in mental health care. Join and learn in a matter of minutes the unseen barriers women face in receiving proper mental health diagnosis and treatment.