1 in 4 US women take medication for mental disorder.

SlimThugga · 2011-11-17T20:49:02+00:00

Psh, we all know men are to blame for that. /s

Alanna · 2011-11-17T22:59:35+00:00

...And? This doesn't mean women necessarily suffer from mental disorders more than men, only that they are prescribed medication for them more often. Frankly, I find it pretty despicable to stigmatize treatment for mental disorders this way. This both prevents men from seeking and getting the help they need, enables women to blame their bad behavior on their mental disorders (which is sometimes valid, often not), and encourages the medical and pharmalogical industries to continue to target women for mental disorder treatment.

Let's not forget, men are far more likely to commit suicide. That's not a dig at men, it's to point out that everyone who needs help, regardless of gender, should get it.

And finally, the Daily Mail? Really? Isn't that, like, a step above The Enquirer?

Title	1 in 4 US women take medication for mental disorder.
Author	eyeofthestorm
Upvotes	0
Comments	5
Date	November 17, 2011 7:58 PM UTC (14 years ago)
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