The The impact of gender on mental health and concepts of gender approach mental health policy
Keywords:
gender, mental health, mental health determinant, policyAbstract
Gender is one of social determinants of mental health. The gender sensitive concepts have been incorporated in mental health care guidelines and policies in many countries. The objectives of this article are 1) to provide evidences of gender impacts on mental health problems in individuals of all genders and 2) to review gender-sensitive mental health care guidelines and policy from national and international experiences. Systematic reviews, national policy, and reports on gender-sensitive mental health were reviewed. In summary, the development of gender approach mental health policy should consider; 1) appoint the national mental health working group focusing on gender approach to support policy advocacy, 2) support gender-sensitive mental health research in Thai context, 3) respect the gender identity and provide optional gender specific information in mental health care databases and 4) promote gender literacy and capacity building for mental health personnel in gender-sensitive aspects for mental health cares.
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