Examining Gender Differences in Mental Health

Mindful Things: A Mental Health Podcast

English - August 30, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 47 ratings
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Jenn talks to Dr. Roberto Olivardia about the relationship between gender and mental health diagnosis and treatment. Roberto discusses the impacts of stereotyping on mental health, highlights differences in presentation of mental illnesses between genders, and answers audience questions on how to be supportive of kids and their emotional well-being.

Roberto Olivardia, PhD, has been treating patients for the last 20 years since his internship at McLean Hospital. He runs a private practice in Lexington, Massachusetts, where he specializes in the treatment of body dysmorphic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADD/ADHD, skin picking disorder, and males with eating disorders. Dr. Olivardia also treats patients with other anxiety and mood disorders.

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