Recommendations for a Better Understanding of Sex and Gender in the Neuroscience of Mental Health.

ABSTRACT: There are prominent sex/gender differences in the prevalence, expression, and life span course of mental health and neurodiverse conditions. However, the underlying sex- and gender-related mechanisms and their interactions are still not fully understood. This lack of knowledge has harmful consequences for those with mental health problems. Therefore, we set up a cocreation session in a 1-week workshop with a multidisciplinary team of 25 researchers, clinicians, and policy makers to identify the main barriers in sex and gender research in the neuroscience of mental health. Based on this work, here we provide recommendations for methodologies, translational research, and stakeholder involvement. These include guidelines for recording, reporting, analysis beyond binary groups, and open scienc

SUBMITTER: Wierenga LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10837069 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature