Friendships between two males tend to take a different form than friendships between two women. Here are some research findings that suggest why men’s friendships tend to be weaker than women’s: Men’s... Read more »
Depression, that is, “major” or “clinical” depression, is so prevalent that many mental-health authorities call it “the common cold of mental illness.” Depression has a host of known risk factors: female gender,... Read more »
Once upon a time, there was a brand new academic discipline called women’s studies. I was the founding director of a women’s studies program at North Carolina State University in 1989. Soon... Read more »
Over a decade ago, I booked my first appointment with a physician who focused on women’s hormonal health. We had both presented at a local conference, and I’d been impressed by her... Read more »
Yuill, C., Sinesi, A., Meades, R., Williams, L. R., Delicate, A., Cheyne, H., … & Walker, J. J. (2024). Women’s experiences and views of routine assessment for anxiety in pregnancy and after... Read more »
Wamser, R., & Ferro, R. A. (2024). Cumulative trauma, posttraumatic stress, and obstetric and perinatal outcomes. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 16(8), 1374–1381. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001579 Key Takeaways This research contributes to... Read more »