CEPY 0913 - Introduction to Women’s Mental Health Issues

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Brown University

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Why is depression at least twice as prevalent among women as compared to men? Are women really at greater risk for experiencing eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia? How do women’s experiences of pregnancy and childbirth affect them psychologically? This 1-week course will provide a basic introduction to current theory and research pertaining to women’s mental health and wellness. We will begin by critically reviewing theories that address gender and psychological health (i.e., biological, sociocultural, psychological), and then explore some of the most prevalent psychological disorders that have been shown to affect women disproportionately over men. We will consider the types of psychological problems that may affect adolescent girls and women across the lifespan, with a particular emphasis on the emotional and psychological experience of pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. The course will conclude by considering whether and how psychological treatments should be tailored specifically for women and adolescent girls.

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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