ICPS
2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021
Gender Differences in Psychotropic Medication Prescription for Depressive and Bipolar Disorders Among Adult Psychiatric Inpatients
- Jerin Lee
University of Connecticut - Dean Cruess
University of Connecticut - Jaime Blackmon
UConn Storrs - Laura Laumann
- Meaghan Delcourt
UConn Storrs - Matthew Sullivan
University of Connecticut - Lauren Strainge
VA Bedford Healthcare System - David Wheeler
Natchaug Hospital - Stacy Cruess
Natchaug Hospital
Abstract
We investigated if gender was related to the prescription of antidepressant and mood stabilizer medications among 98 adult inpatients. There were no significant gender differences in antidepressant prescriptions. Females were prescribed more mood stabilizers at study entry and discharge, even when accounting for symptoms, psychiatric diagnosis, and length of stay.
Mood Disorders
