Mental illnesses affect women and men differently—some disorders are more common in women, and some express themselves with different symptoms. Scientists are only now beginning to tease apart the contributions of various biological and psychosocial factors to mental health and mental illness in both women and men. In addition, researchers are currently studying the special problems of treatment for serious mental illness during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
One in five women can expect to develop clinical depression during their lifetime. Regardless of age, race, or income - clinical depression can occur in any woman, and can be serious enough to lead to suicide.
An information and support resource for, and by, widows and widowers. Topics covered include grief, bereavement, recovery, and other information helpful to those who have suffered the death of a spouse
Learn about mental health issues including depression, anxiety, and suicide, among other psychiatric illnesses. Mental health issues often affect women differently than men. Learn the facts that women need to know about mental illnesses including ADD or ADHD, depression, anxiety, and suicide, as well as other relavent psychiatric conditions.
Women have unique experiences of mental illness. Women have depression more often than men, for example, and are depressed in different ways. Many women have traumatic experiences that affect their mental health. Mothers with mental illness face particular challenges. Achieving balance between work and home life is one of the keys to improving women's mental health.The following resources discuss these and other issues and provide information for women about finding and choosing treatment for mental health problems
