The relationship between women and madness has long been a subject of fascination, inquiry, and controversy throughout history. This complex and multifaceted topic delves into the intersection of gender, mental health, societal expectations, and the historical treatment of women. It raises critical questions about how women’s mental health has been perceived, diagnosed, and stigmatised over time.

Throughout various historical epochs, women’s mental health issues have often been pathologised and misunderstood. Stereotypes and misconceptions about women and madness have persisted, perpetuating harmful notions that link femininity to emotional instability.

In the realm of psychology, it fails to highlight the systemic factors that contribute to psychological distress among women and instead, women have always been treated by the standards set by the patriarchal society’s gender norms and any deviation from that has led to the cause of women being labelled as “aggressive,” “promiscuous,” “depressed,” etc.

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