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A characteristic of ligands is that

Understand the historical and social biases of the DSM against women.
Identify and discuss the social construction of mental illness as it pertains to women.
Recognize sexist prescription patterns and psychiatric diagnoses.
Explain the relationship between women's mental health issues (anxiety, depression, eating disorders) and societal objectification.

Definitions:

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety and internal conflicts.

Psychoanalyst

A therapist who employs psychoanalysis, a therapeutic approach developed by Freud that focuses on exploring unconscious motivations and conflicts.

Regression

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual reverts to an earlier stage of development in response to stress.

Bed-Wetting

Involuntary urination while asleep after the age at which bladder control usually occurs, typically seen in children.

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