The Mental Health of Men
Introduction
Throughout history, men have been seen as superior in all ways to women, and this harmful stereotype still plays a role in today’s society. However, it wasn’t until recent times that the idea of mental disorders and health has been feminized and men’s mental health has largely been ignored (1). When referring to mental disorders and health, this is an encompassing term that refers to both affective and behavioral disorders that are patterned in both men and women
(1). Although there has been some debate throughout history about empirical mental differences between men and women, it is proven that both sexes are capable of being diagnosed with the same mental disorders. Male and female victims …show more content…
They also didn’t really focus on the sociological influence that plays a role in the stigma of men seeking help for mental illness, which is a really important topic because once you find the reason, you are able to make steps to find a solution. There also still needs to be work done in the areas of Gay, Lesbian and
Transgender men’s health, and beyond that, the intersectionality of sexual orientation, ethnicity and men’s mental health. Something else that should be produced is the study of treatments, and whether one treatment works better than another when it comes to gender differences. Although it is important to note that mental health research and resources for the mental health of women may also be lacking, this article was written with special consideration for men because of the stigma that mental health carries in masculinity. So, although mental health has started to come to the foreground of medical necessity, much more research is required in order to better understand and improve the status of mental health in men. Works …show more content…
It not only discusses them, but also refutes some preconceived points.
3. Choudhary, E. et al. “Depression, Anxiety, and Symptom Profiles Among Female and
Male Victims of Sexual Violence.” American Journal of Men 's Health, vol. 6, no. 1,
2011, pp. 28–36. doi:10.1177/1557988311414045.
This article shows facts and figures about the correlation between men and women 's health, specifically in regards to abuse cases. Also talks about the long term effects abuse has on mental health.
4. Berger, Joshua L. et al. “The Mental Health of Male Victims and Their Children Affected by Legal and Administrative Partner Aggression.” Aggr. Behav. Aggressive Behavior, vol. 42, no. 4, Jan. 2015, pp. 346–361. doi:10.1002/ab.21630.
This article talks about how men can be victims of emotional trauma through the abuse of cultural biases and legal systems. The only type of abuse talked about in my paper where it occurs more to the man than the woman, and is perpetuated by the women instead of the men.
5. Gorris, E. A. P. “Invisible Victims? Where Are Male Victims of Conflict-Related Sexual
Violence in International Law and Policy?” European Journal of Women 's Studies,
Introduction
Throughout history, men have been seen as superior in all ways to women, and this harmful stereotype still plays a role in today’s society. However, it wasn’t until recent times that the idea of mental disorders and health has been feminized and men’s mental health has largely been ignored (1). When referring to mental disorders and health, this is an encompassing term that refers to both affective and behavioral disorders that are patterned in both men and women
(1). Although there has been some debate throughout history about empirical mental differences between men and women, it is proven that both sexes are capable of being diagnosed with the same mental disorders. Male and female victims …show more content…
They also didn’t really focus on the sociological influence that plays a role in the stigma of men seeking help for mental illness, which is a really important topic because once you find the reason, you are able to make steps to find a solution. There also still needs to be work done in the areas of Gay, Lesbian and
Transgender men’s health, and beyond that, the intersectionality of sexual orientation, ethnicity and men’s mental health. Something else that should be produced is the study of treatments, and whether one treatment works better than another when it comes to gender differences. Although it is important to note that mental health research and resources for the mental health of women may also be lacking, this article was written with special consideration for men because of the stigma that mental health carries in masculinity. So, although mental health has started to come to the foreground of medical necessity, much more research is required in order to better understand and improve the status of mental health in men. Works …show more content…
It not only discusses them, but also refutes some preconceived points.
3. Choudhary, E. et al. “Depression, Anxiety, and Symptom Profiles Among Female and
Male Victims of Sexual Violence.” American Journal of Men 's Health, vol. 6, no. 1,
2011, pp. 28–36. doi:10.1177/1557988311414045.
This article shows facts and figures about the correlation between men and women 's health, specifically in regards to abuse cases. Also talks about the long term effects abuse has on mental health.
4. Berger, Joshua L. et al. “The Mental Health of Male Victims and Their Children Affected by Legal and Administrative Partner Aggression.” Aggr. Behav. Aggressive Behavior, vol. 42, no. 4, Jan. 2015, pp. 346–361. doi:10.1002/ab.21630.
This article talks about how men can be victims of emotional trauma through the abuse of cultural biases and legal systems. The only type of abuse talked about in my paper where it occurs more to the man than the woman, and is perpetuated by the women instead of the men.
5. Gorris, E. A. P. “Invisible Victims? Where Are Male Victims of Conflict-Related Sexual
Violence in International Law and Policy?” European Journal of Women 's Studies,