Women’s History Month
Mental Health

Women’s History Month

By December 12, 2022No Comments

Content Warning: Violence, Suicide 

March is Women’s History Month! This month honors women’s contributions in American history. With that being said, we want to highlight Women’s Mental Health this month. Mental health disorders can impact all people differently. Women may experience symptoms differently and some symptoms may be more common in women.

Contributing Factors for Mental Health Concerns

  • Women earn less than men. Women, who work full-time, earn about ¼  less than male counterparts in a given year.
  • Victims of violence. About 1 in 3 women have experienced sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime.
  • Approximatly 65% of caregivers are women. 

Barriers Women experience when seeking Mental Health Treatment

  • Economic barriers – lack of insurance/cost
  • Awareness about mental health issues, treatment options, and available services
  • Stigma associated with mental illness
  • Time/related support (time off work, child care, transportation)
  • Appropriate intervention strategies including integration of mental health and primary health care services

Helplines

    • 24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy
      • Phone or text access to professional counselors
      • Real-time support and information
      • Resources
      • Referrals to local and telehealth providers and support groups
      • Culturally sensitive support
      • Counselors who speak English and Spanish
      • Interpreter services in 60 languages
    • Call or text 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746)
    • TTY users can use a preferred relay service or dial 711 and then 1-833-943-5746
  • Domestic Violence Hotline
  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
    • Call 988 Available 24/7
    • Text 988 to utilize the Crisis Text Line Available 24/7 Lifeline Chat
    • 988lifeline.org/chat
    • Available 24/7

Resources:
The Hotline
Mental Health Disparities: Women’s Mental Health
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline | MCHB
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
NIMH » Women and Mental Health
Women’s History Month

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