__________ disorders are more common among women than they are among men.
There are many types of mental disorders which have been associated with substance abuse and dependence over the years. While mental disorders do not discriminate due to age, race, gender or socioeconomic background, there are some disorders that are more prevalent among various populations. Psychological explanations. 3. Women are more ruminative than men, that is, they tend to think about things more—which, though a very good thing, may also predispose them to developing depression. In contrast, men are more likely to react to difficult times with stoicicism, anger, or substance misuse. 4. Women are generally more invested in relationships than men. Relationship problems are likely to affect them more, and so they are more likely to develop depression. Sociocultural explanations. For older women and men, the overall rates drop, but the difference between genders appears to grow. Among women ages 35 to 44, the rate of panic disorder was 2.1%, compared to the 0.6% rate among same-age men. In addition to higher prevalence rates, women may suffer more debilitating forms of panic disorder. Based on NCS data, Eaton et al. (1994) found that panic disorder is 2.5 times more prevalent among women than men. In addition, the gender difference appears to increase according to age. For example, the prevalence rate of panic disorder for women ages 15 to 24 was 2.5%, compared to 1.3% of same-age men. Of them, GAD and specific phobias are more prevalent among women. Panic disorders can also develop as a result of or in addition to other illnesses like depression and drug addiction. General anxiety disorder (GAD). An estimated 4 million Americans suffer from GAD and women are two times more likely to develop it. The 7 Reasons Why Depression is More Common in Women. Compared to men, women are twice as likely to develop depression. In recent decades depression has become increasingly common in industralized countries such as the US and the UK, and is often referred to by physicians as 'the common cold of psychiatry'. Men With Bipolar Disorder Are More Likely to Abuse Drugs and Alcohol. Bipolar disorder is a chronic brain disease that is characterized by drastic changes in a person’s mood, functionality, energy levels, and other aspects of their day-to-day life. Mental Illnesses in Women. The World Health Organization cites that women are two times more likely than men to develop certain mental health conditions like depression, eating disorders, and panic disorders. Women are also two to three times more likely to attempt suicide, although four times more men die from suicide. Because mental disorders, regardless of the category or diagnosis into which they fall, can affect both men and women, it is more important to understand what mental illness is, how it can relate to drug abuse and addiction, and how it can be treated effectively. Prevalence in Men. Prevalence figures for males with eating disorders (ED) are somewhat elusive. Many assessment tests have a gender bias, because they were created for females and underscore males (Darcy, 2014).
Depression, eating disorders, and panic disorders.