All in Her Head: How Gender Bias Harms Women's Health

This addresses the gender disparities in mental health care, focusing on how women experience anxiety, depression, and stress differently from men. The increasing rates of mood disorders among women are compounded by a healthcare system that often dismisses their concerns, pathologizes their emotions, and offers ineffective treatments. The work delves into the historical stereotypes surrounding women’s mental health, such as "hysteria," and critiques the over-reliance on antidepressants without addressing underlying causes. It also highlights the added challenges faced by women at the intersections of race, class, and identity.