The stressed sex : uncovering the truth about men, women, and mental health

Freeman, Daniel 1971- (Author). Freeman, Jason (Jason Ryan), (author.).

Summary: "Are rates of psychological disorder different for men and women? The answer to this question, and its implications, are far-reaching. Here, Daniel Freeman and Jason Freeman uncover the links between gender and mental health, drawing on the best and most up-to-date research in a variety of disciplines, to reflect on a complex and lively issue." --website.

Record details

ISBN: 9780199651351 (hbk.)
Physical Description: print
237 p. ; 22 cm.
Publisher: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction: The stressed sex? -- Number crunching : the pattern and prevalence of psychiatric problems -- Digging deeper into the data -- Emotional disorders -- Alcohol and drug problems -- Less common problems : eating disorders, anti-social personality disorder, and autism -- Conclusion: putting the pieces together.