Women's Mental Health and Wellness

Course overview

Good mental health is as important as physical and spiritual health and research continues to show how closely mental, physical, and spiritual health are connected. A healthy mental state allows us to enjoy life, good physical health, helps us cope with life's challenges, and provides a feeling of well-being and inner strength. A healthy mental state also supports family, friends, and communities. Gender is a crucial determinant of mental health and mental illness. Gender bias occurs in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the role of gender bias in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders and discuss the major mental health disorders affecting women.