break free from anxiety, depression, dysphoria, and trauma/stressors.
We help women and woman/feminine identified people who want to break free from their anxiety, depression, dysphoria, and trauma/stressors.
We’re continuously expanding services to improve your mental health care.
Why does women’s mental health care matter?
Mental health conditions can affect men and women differently. Some mental health conditions seem to be more common in women. These include anxiety, depression, dysphoria, and trauma/stressors.
Some mental health disorders are unique to women. One example is when some women experience symptoms of mood disorders such as depression as a result of hormonal changes in their bodies. This can occur during and after pregnancy which is called perinatal depression.
Another example is when they feel depression around the time of their monthly cycle, which is called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Another type of depression can occur during menopause, which is called perimenopause-related depression.
There are specific mental health disorders that research has found to not have differences based on the individual sex of the person. These include schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. However, certain symptoms likely are more prevalent in women than in men. The course of the illness can be affected by the sex of the person. Currently, research is starting to work through the different psychological and biological factors that might impact mental health in women and men.
From the National Institute of Mental Health:
What are the symptoms of mental disorders in women?
Women and men can develop most of the same mental disorders and conditions, but they may experience different symptoms. Some common symptoms include:
Persistent sadness or feelings of hopelessness
Noticeable changes in mood, energy level, or appetite
Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much
Appetite or weight changes
Misuse of alcohol, drugs, or both
Decreased energy or fatigue
Excessive fear or worry
Seeing or hearing things that are not there
Extremely high and low moods
Aches, headaches, or digestive problems without a clear cause
Anger or irritability
Social withdrawal
Thoughts or behaviors that interfere with work, family, or social life
Thoughts of death or suicide or suicide attempts https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/women-and-mental-health
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Reference: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/women-and-mental-health
