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Gender Disparity in the Wake of the Pandemic: Examining the Increased Mental Health Risks of Substance Use Disorder and Interpersonal Violence for Women

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  • Karen Perham-Lippman

    (The College of Business and Leadership, Eastern University, 1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids, PA 19087, USA
    Center for Business, Industry, Technology & Public Service, Community College of Denver, 800 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80204, USA)

Abstract

The global COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted women compared to men in the workplace, creating gender disparity associated with mental health. In occupational fields where women comprise nearly three quarters of the workforce, outcomes of increased depression and psychological distress have resulted, creating even greater gender disparity in terms of mental health risks. These include an exponential increase in substance use associated with mental health issues for which continued stigma and negative perceptions of mental health conditions and substance use have prevented the pursuit of treatment. Further, the increased occurrence of interpersonal violence experienced by women during COVID-19 also presents considerable comorbidity with mental health issues. Research also shows a significant relationship for women between severe intimate partner violence and substance use. It is imperative that gender disparity associated with mental health risks be addressed within the current crisis and that we better prepare for the future to ensure inclusive and accessible resources within workplaces and improved behavioral health outcomes.

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  • Karen Perham-Lippman, 2022. "Gender Disparity in the Wake of the Pandemic: Examining the Increased Mental Health Risks of Substance Use Disorder and Interpersonal Violence for Women," Merits, MDPI, vol. 2(4), pages 1-12, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jmerit:v:2:y:2022:i:4:p:31-456:d:991456
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