In this article, gender dıfferences in schizophrenia and mood disorders are reviewed in the context of female patients" marital status and parenting skills. In major psychiatric disorders -particularly in schizophrenia- the rate of being singlel divorced/ separated is frequently high compared to normal population. Also these patients, lacking the necessary parenting skills in various extent, tend to rely on close relatives and institutions for childrearing.
Key words: Marriage, parenthood, gender differentes, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression
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