Unmasking Mental Health: How Gender Stereotypes Affect Treatment and Healing
Have you ever wondered why mental health is a big gap even today amongst different genders? Let's ponder upon them. One of the major concerns why people suffering from mental issues, not seeking help is gender stereotypes, conditioning and social stigma. Mental health is an industry in our country which is still kept behind the closet and not openly accepted as yet. For mental health professionals, it is important to focus on a person’s lived experiences and the perpetuating factors leading them to an issue. None of those seeking help, should feel any bias or be labeled because of their gender or sexual orientation. Over the years, it has been observed that the gender biases occur during the treatment depending on a therapist’s awareness level and inherent biases. It has especially been indicated that men under-report their feelings and emotions and restrict themselves from coming forward and speaking up. Given the Stigma around men’s mental he...