“Depression, somehow, is much more in line with society’s notions of what women are all about

“Depression, somehow, is much more in line with society’s notions of what women are all about… Manic states, on the other hand, seem to be more the provenance of men” [p. 122]. In what ways might Kay’s gender have influenced her diagnosis, her treatment, and her ability to live with her mental illness? Moreover, according to the research, what stereotypes exist about women that might be related to mental illness (e.g., women are more “emotional.”)? How do these stereotypes influence women with and without mental illnesses, and what can we, as a society, do to address these issues?