Breaking barriers in the career development of women in academic psychiatry

作者：Mariana Pinto da Costa, Silvana Galderisi, Helen Herrman, Anita Riecher‐Rössler, Danuta Wasserman · 发表于：BJPsych Open · 年份：2024 · DOI：10.1192/bjo.2024.808 · 被引用次数：5 · 研究领域：Diversity and Career in Medicine、Health and Medical Research Impacts、Sex and Gender in Healthcare

Academic psychiatry is essential for advancing mental health understanding and treatments. However, women encounter more obstacles hindering their progress in academia than men. This Editorial aims to highlight these obstacles and propose strategies to address them, advocating for a more supportive environment for women psychiatrists' ongoing growth and development. The importance of supportive environments, fair access to opportunities and structural changes, including initiatives for mentorship, funding and flexible work arrangements, are crucial. Collaboration among governments, institutions and organisations is needed to enhance research infrastructure and promote gender equality. Encouraging and recognising women's contributions in research fosters inclusivity and innovation. Prioritising these efforts is vital for the existence, well-being and success of women in academic psychiatry.