Women's psychobiology and reproductive life cycle -- Assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders in women -- Psychiatric consultation in women -- Sociocultural issues for women -- Research and health policy issues
Summary
This comprehensive reference and text synthesizes a vast body of current knowledge about women's mental health and health care. Coverage includes women's psychobiology across the life span--sex differences in neurobiology and psychopharmacology and psychiatric aspects of the reproductive cycle--as well as gender-related issues in assessment and treatment of frequently encountered psychiatric disorders. Empirically sound, clinically useful information is presented on sex differences in epidemiology, risk factors, presenting symptoms, treatment options and outcomes, and more. Sections also delve
