Gender & Mental Health

Gender plays a significant role in mental health, influencing how conditions develop, how they're expressed, and how they're treated. Social expectations based on gender can create unique pressures and challenges.

• Different expression of symptoms based on gender socialization
• Impact of gender roles on stress and coping mechanisms
• Unique pressures related to family responsibilities
• Influence of gender on help-seeking behaviors
• Effects of gender-based violence on mental health
• Intersection of gender with other aspects of identity
• Barriers to care related to gender

Create gender-sensitive support systems that recognize unique challenges. Challenge harmful gender stereotypes that prevent people from seeking help or expressing emotions.

In The Gambia, gender roles are evolving while still honoring cultural traditions. Supporting mental health across genders means respecting cultural contexts while opening new possibilities for wellbeing.