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Gender and Mental Health : Combining Theory and Practice by Meenu Anand is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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This book focuses on various aspects of gender and mental health. Drawing on multidisciplinary perspectives and scholarship, it summarizes the complex intertwining of illness and culture in the context of the rising frequency of mental disorders. The book is divided into three sections, the first of which examines the fundamental and conceptual underpinnings of mental health, well-being and wellness from a gender perspective, in order to present an overview of mental health through a holistic gender lens. The second section focuses on the mental health scenario in India, examining the epidemiological data and etiology of mental illness from a psychosocial standpoint. Lastly, the third section shares field-based narratives that reflect the multifaceted challenges related to the treatment of mental illness, inclusion and the promotion of positive mental health. It also includes success stories in diverse settings. The book is an indispensable read for scholars and professionals in psychology, sociology, gender studies and social work. Erscheinungsdatum: 10.07.2020

Who reads Gender and Mental Health : Combining Theory and Practice?

Author

Meenu Anand

Publisher

Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer

Published

2020

Language

EN

ISBN

9789811553936

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Science, Medical, Social Science