Universität Wien

200264 PS Specific Mental Health Disorders (2013W)

Gender und psychische Störungen

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 20 - Psychologie
Continuous assessment of course work

The lifetime prevalence rate of mental disorders in both males and females is approximately equal. However, significant gender related differences are found throughout individuals' lifespan on the level of specific mental disorders. In detail, "gender" is correlated with the prevalence of certain mental disorders such as depression or anxiety disorders. Naturally, these findings can be explained by underlying and interacting psychosocial, biological, socio-economic and socio-structural factors as well as risk and protective factors. Research on "gender and mental disorders" is so tremendously important, because the results deliver necessary adaptation of both research and practice, e.g. gender-sensitive diagnosis, interventions and health and socio-political practice (keywords: Women's and men's health research --> Women's and men's health promotion). First, the lecturer offers an introduction to the topic with theoretical inputs and videos. In keynote presentations, group presentations, discussions and group work we further explore and discuss the underlying mechanisms of gender differences in mental disorders. In addition, together we derive implications for research, practice, and society.

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 35 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 11.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal D Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0624
  • Friday 08.11. 09:45 - 14:45 Hörsaal D Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0624
  • Friday 22.11. 16:45 - 20:00 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Friday 29.11. 16:45 - 20:00 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Friday 10.01. 13:15 - 20:00 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Friday 17.01. 18:30 - 21:30 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Introduction - Keynotes to "Gender and mental disorders" by the lecturer
Videos
Short presentations by the lecturer - knowledge update of mental disorders (e.g., criteria)
Critical discussion of e.g. study design
Deriving of implications for research, practice, and society
Group work
Discussion and reflection in the plenum, moderation of discussion
Knowledge quiz
The course addresses the following topics / issues: Gender and / Gender differences in
1. Affective disorders, 2. Anxiety disorders, 3. Trauma-related disorders, 4. Somatoform and dissociative disorders, 5. Eating disorders, 6. Psychotic disorders, 7. Personality disorders (Cluster A & C), 8., Personality disorders (Cluster B), 9. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), 10. Suicide, 11. Addiction (substance abuse and dependence), and 12. Dementia

Assessment and permitted materials

Group presentation with slides and handout
Written term paper based on the group presentation (max. 15 - 20 pages): citation rules are obligatory
Moderation of discussion
Continuous attendance
Continuous constructive contribution / participation in discussion and reflection

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Knowledge building and critical discussion of underlying mechanisms of gender differences in mental health disorders
Deduction of implications for research, practice, and society
Summarizing and editing of scientific literature (Journal papers in German and English)
Presentation skills: research results, critical discussion of e.g. study design
Discussion and reflection; Moderation of discussion
Take home messages

Examination topics

Keynote presentations by the lecturer (essential knowledge update of mental disorders)
Videos
Group presentation with slides and handout
Group work
Discussion, moderation of discussion and reflection in the plenum
Knowledge quiz at the end of the course
The lecturer provides individual feedback before and after the specific group presentations

Reading list

Bekker, M., & Mens-Verhulst, J. (2007). Anxiety Disorders: Sex differences in prevalence, degree, and background, but gender-neutral treatment. Gender Medicine, 4 , 178-193. doi: 10.1016/S1550-8579(07)80057-X
Breslau, N., Davis, G. C., Andreski, P., Peterson, E. L., & Schultz, L. R. (1997). Sex differences in posttraumatic stress disorder. Archives of General Psychiatry, 54, 1044-1048. doi: 0.1037/0021-843X.116.3.607
Chermack, S. T., Stoltenberg, S. F., Fuller, B. E., & Blow, F. C. (2000). Gender differences in the development of substance-related problems: The Impact of family history of alcoholism, family history of violence and childhood conduct problems. Journal of Studies on Alcohol, 61, 845-852.
Cottone, J. G., Drucker, P, & Javier, R. A. (2002). Gender differences in psychotherapy dyads: Changes in psychological symptoms and responsiveness to treatment during 3 months of therapy. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training, 39, 297-308.
Freedman, S. A., Gluck, N., & Tuval-Mashiach, R. et al. (2002). Gender differences in response to traumatic events: A prospective study. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 15 (5), 407-413. doi: 0894-9867/02/1000-0407/1
Gavranidou, M. & Rosner, R. (2003). The weaker sex? Gender and post-traumatic stress disorder. Depression and Anxiety, 17, 130-139. doi: 10.1002/da.10103
Gershon, J. (2002). Meta-analytic review of gender differences in ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 5, 143-154. doi: 10.1177/108705470200500302
Kjelsås, E., Bjørnstrøm, C., & Götestam, K. (2004). Prevalence of eating disorders in female and male adolescents (14-15 years). Eating Behaviors, 5 (1), 13-25. doi: 10.1016/S1471-0153(03)00057-6
Kuehner, C. (2003). Gender differences in unipolar depression: An update of epidemiological findings and possible explanations. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 108, 163-174.
McLean, C. P., Asnaani, A., Litz, B. T., & Hofmann, S. G. (2011). Gender differences in anxiety disorders: Prevalence, course of illness, comorbidity and burden of illness. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 45 (8), 1027-1035. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2011.03.006
Nolen-Hoeksema, S. (2001). Gender differences in depression. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 10, 173-176. doi: 10.1111/1467-8721.00142
Olff, M., Langeland, W., Draijer, N. & Gersons, B. P. R. (2007). Gender differences in posttraumatic stress disorder. Psychological Bulletin, 133 (2), 183-204. doi: 10.1037/0033-2909.133.2.183
Spitzer, C., Klauer, T., & Grabe H. J. (2003). Gender differences in dissociation. A dimensional approach. Psychopatholgy, 36, 65-70. doi: 10.1007/s00103-008-0418-8
Walter, H., Gutierrez, K., Ramskogler, K., Hertling, I., Dvorak, A., & Lesch, O. M. (2003). Gender-specific differences in alcoholism: Implications for treatment. Archives of Women's Mental Health, 6, 253-258.
Weissman, M. M., Neria, Y., & Das, A. et al. (2005). Gender differences in posttraumatic stress disorder among primary care patients after the World Trade Center attack of september 11, 2011. Gender Medicine, 2 (2), 76-87.
Winkler, D., Pjrek, E., & Kasper, S. (2005). Anger attacks in depression - Evidence for a male depressive syndrome. Psychotherapy and Pychosomatics, 74, 303-307. doi: 10.1159/000086321

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