Is there evidence of reluctance to care for female mental health patients?
Abstract
The evidence suggests that there is significant reluctance and barriers in mental health care provision for women due to gender biases, cultural barriers, and structural issues in healthcare systems, with particular challenges for minority and gender-diverse populations.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Mental Health Treatment and Access
Sex and Gender in Healthcare
Gender
Health
and Social Inequality
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 26 February 2026
- Language
- EN