Women and madness /
Chesler, Phyllis.
Women and madness / Phyllis Chesler. - x, 406 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., port. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 371-389) and index.
Combining interviews with patients with an analysis of women's roles in history, society and myth, the author concludes that there is a terrible double standard when it comes to mental health. She addresses relevant issues to women and mental health, including eating disorders, addictions, sexuality, depression and more.
9781641600361
Women--Mental health.
Women--Mental health--Sociological aspects.
Women--Psychology.
Mental illness.
Health and Wellbeing.
Women and madness / Phyllis Chesler. - x, 406 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., port. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 371-389) and index.
Combining interviews with patients with an analysis of women's roles in history, society and myth, the author concludes that there is a terrible double standard when it comes to mental health. She addresses relevant issues to women and mental health, including eating disorders, addictions, sexuality, depression and more.
9781641600361
Women--Mental health.
Women--Mental health--Sociological aspects.
Women--Psychology.
Mental illness.
Health and Wellbeing.
