The Female Mind

<p>Recent research has shown a dramatic increase in the number of women and girls suffering with mental health problems. </p><p><em>The Female Mind </em>is an up-to-date overview of how gender and sexuality affect mental health and will help women to self-identify and self-manage the symptoms of mental ill health. </p><p>It gives information on the modern woman’s place in the ever-changing social landscape, examining the influences of cultural and historical factors as well as discussing the physical science of the female brain and how it functions differently. It covers a wide range of specific mental health disorders - many of which are more common in women - and includes real-life case studies, the latest treatments and where to find further help and support.</p><p>In today’s digital age people can access a broad range of information without necessarily knowing how reliable, accurate and up-to-date it is, or how relevant it is to them as an individual. All forty chapters in <em>The Female Mind </em>are written by experts in the field who draw on the latest high-quality evidence and present it in an easy-to-read format that provides an invaluable guide to women. </p><p>It will help you to have better, more informed and confident communication with your doctors and healthcare practitioners.</p>