Gender Bias in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression

Norman, Judith

doi:10.1080/00207411.2004.11043365

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“…Participating women had significantly higher levels than those who identified as men, consistent with the established trend that women experience psychological distress and nonsuicidal self-injury at higher rates (Bakken & Gunter, 2012;Norman, 2004;Russell & Joyner, 2001). Younger participants also had significantly higher levels of nonsuicidal self-injury, consistent with the previous research (Walls, Laser, et al, 2010).…”

Section: Predictors For Gay and Lesbian Peoplesupporting

confidence: 61%

The Effects of Empathy on Disparagement Humor

Bui¹,

Kalpidou²,

DeVito³

et al. 2016

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Section: Predictors For Gay and Lesbian Peoplesupporting

confidence: 61%

The Effects of Empathy on Disparagement Humor

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Kalpidou²,

DeVito³

et al. 2016

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“…Although such measures may seem extreme, ''suicide-proofing'' a household, much like ''child-proofing,'' may save lives. This is particularly true for women, who are much more likely than men to have been prescribed medications for psychiatric problems [36], although that was not the case for the study sample.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 88%

“…If women are more likely to be diagnosed, they are also probably more likely to be on psychiatric medications. Studies find that women in the US are much more likely to be prescribed medication for depression than are men [36], thus increasing their odds of suicide by drug poisoning and decreasing their likelihood of suicide by other means. Such findings belong under the aegis of the opportunity theory of suicide that argues availability of suicide method is an important predictor of suicide behaviors [8].…”

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Gender differences in suicide methods

Callanan

Davis

2011

Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol

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Compared to women, men who completed suicide with firearms were more likely to be married and committed the act at home. Unmarried men were likelier to hang themselves than married men, but unmarried women were less likely to hang themselves than married women. Men with a history of depression were more likely to suicide by hanging, but women with depression were half as likely to hang themselves compared to the women without a history of depression. Men with a history of substance abuse were more likely to suicide by poisoning than men without such history, but substance abuse history had no influence on women's use of poisoning to suicide. For both sexes, the odds of suicide by poisoning were significantly higher for those on psychiatric medications.

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“…For example, research shows gender bias in the diagnosis of mental disorders (Flanagan and Blashfield 2005;Hartung and Widiger 1998;Norman 2004). For example, girls are more likely to be diagnosed with more subdued mental disorders, such as anxiety and depression, which in turn, may easily go undetected by others (Flanagan and Blashfield 2005;Hartung and Widiger 1998;Norman 2004). In contrast, boys are more than likely to be diagnosed with disruptive behavioral disorder, such as ADHD, which in turn is more likely to be identified and referred for services by others.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…Gender bias may influence how individuals recognize children's problems and contemplate the pros and cons of referring them for specific services (Pescolido and Levy 2002). For example, research shows gender bias in the diagnosis of mental disorders (Flanagan and Blashfield 2005;Hartung and Widiger 1998;Norman 2004). For example, girls are more likely to be diagnosed with more subdued mental disorders, such as anxiety and depression, which in turn, may easily go undetected by others (Flanagan and Blashfield 2005;Hartung and Widiger 1998;Norman 2004).…”

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confidence: 97%

Examining Gender Differences in Service Utilization among Children: Nature, Nurture, or Social Network?

Maschi

Perez

Gibson³

2010

Child Adolesc Soc Work J

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This study builds upon the existing literature by examining gender differences in the service referral and service utilization patterns among children through the lens of biological, social construction, and social networking perspectives. A secondary analysis of county wide data was used that consisted of a sample of 1,408 children aged 1-11 and data from the Adolescent Information Form (AIF) for the source of referral, contributing factors for referral, and service use histories across multiple sectors of care, such as child welfare, social service, mental health, and juvenile justice. Descriptive analyses revealed significant gender differences in the source of referral, and factors contributing to referral and service utilization among the sample of children. Girls were more likely to be referred by child welfare workers for sexual abuse victimization and family problems, such as parental substance abuse and poor parenting skills. In contrast, boys were more likely to be referred by family court workers for mental health issues, including suicidal ideation and gestures, peer relations, behavioral problems, and delinquency. The implications for the development and refinement of gender sensitive practice and research are discussed.

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Gender Bias in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression

Cited by 16 publications

References 15 publications

The Effects of Empathy on Disparagement Humor

The Effects of Empathy on Disparagement Humor

Gender differences in suicide methods

Examining Gender Differences in Service Utilization among Children: Nature, Nurture, or Social Network?

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