Women's mental health : a life-cycle approach / edited by Sarah Romans, Mary V. Seeman.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Romans, Sarah E., editor.

Seeman, Mary V. (Mary Violette), 1935-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women--Mental health.

Women.

Life cycle, Human.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (432 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, [2006]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This volume brings together the latest research and clinical information on the wide variety of psychiatric problems that affect women in unique ways. The book is organized around the female life cycle-childhood, adolescence, adulthood, reproduction, and aging-and addresses specific disorders as they present at each stage. Chapters examine the biological, hormonal, and psychosocial foundations of female psychiatric disorders at each life-cycle stage and offer a framework for thinking about clinical problems. Expert commentaries expand on key issues and provide an insightful overview of each life-cycle stage. The international group of contributors ensures complete coverage of cross-cultural issues. Concluding chapters discuss mental health services for women worldwide.

Contents:

section I. Introduction

section II. Childhood

section III. Adolescence

section IV. Adulthood

section V. Reproduction

section VI. Aging

section VII. Health services for women.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-4698-7906-9

OCLC:

908075962