Open Journal of Psychiatry & Allied Sciences
Open Access
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 2

Women and mental health

MD, DPM, FRCPsych, Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist, Honorary Member, World Psychiatric Association, Honorary Member, Arab Federation of Psychiatrists, Advisory Council Member, Section on Women's Mental Health, World Psychiatric Association, Distinguished International Member, American Psychiatric Association, Advisory Board Member, International Association of Women's Mental Health, Vice President, Eastern Mediterranean Region, Board Member, World Federation of Mental Health

*Corresponding author: Unaiza Niaz, 6C, 7th Zamzama Commercial Lane, Phase V, DHA, Karachi 75500, Pakistan. unaizaniaz@gmail.com

Online published on 1 July, 2016.

Abstract

Issues related to the mental health of women are a priority these days. Many International organisations working In the field of psychiatry are having sections on it now. This approach can go a long way in the improvement of the available mental health services for this population.

Keywords

Psychiatry, Gender, Socioeconomic Status