Abstract

The management of long-term mental illness in women requires a number of specialized approaches in order to optimize their quality of life and health outcomes. This selective review addresses the latest key issues related to hospitalization, life cycle, hormonal and other reproductive issues that impact on the treatment of women with mental illness. A particular focus is given to the management of women with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression. Novel treatment approaches such as oestrogen augmentation and gender-specific medication prescription are detailed.

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