title: Women's mental health issues. Reflections on past attitudes and present practices.
abstract: Therapeutic approaches that are woman-centered and that incorporate a systemic sociocultural view of psychological growth and change are alternatives to traditional therapies. The last two decades have seen the growth of women's self-help groups, consciousness-raising groups, and women's studies programs in colleges and universities. This type of strategy is aimed at strengthening self-esteem, enhancing problem-solving ability, and reinforcing autonomy and assertiveness skills.
authors.affiliation: Sudbury General Hospital, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Cowan
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D009864:Ontario; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010553:Personality Development; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing; D012649:Self Concept; D012951:Socialization