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depression

Depression, also known as major depression, major depressive disorder, or clinical depression, is more than sadness or a case of “the blues.” Depression is a common, chronic mood disorder that impacts women disproportionately, and that affects our ability to handle daily tasks such as eating, sleeping, and working.

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How Being Undocumented Affects Mental Health

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Jill Damatac reflects on how immigration shaped her mental health and that of her Filipinx family.

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Contraception and Depression

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How might hormonal contraception affect our mental health? Can it contribute to anxiety and depression?

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Catherine Cho on Postpartum Psychosis

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Catherine Cho shares her experience with stress-induced postpartum psychosis. In this excerpt from her book "Inferno: A Memoir of Motherhood and Madness," Cho discusses her symptoms, her treatment, and the effect that it had on her relationship with her son.

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La depresión en las mujeres: 4 cosas que debemos saber

Fact Sheet- Depression in Women- 5 Things You Should Know

Una hoja informativa en español sobre la depresión en las mujeres. Incluye descripciones de los síntomas comunes, los tipos de depresión, los tratamientos y recursos, y como conseguir ayuda.

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A Conversation about Mental Health during Pregnancy

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An obstetrician and a new mother talk about the challenges Black women in rural Georgia face finding mental health support during pregnancy.

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A Lonely Struggle: Motherhood and Mental Health

A Lonely Struggle

An interactive story in which mothers explain their feelings and emotions of dealing with parenthood.

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Physical and Emotional Challenges Through the Menstrual Cycle

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The menstrual cycle is governed by hormones that rise and fall in rhythmic patterns.

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Isolation: A Covert Foe

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An overview of the health impacts of social isolation on older adults.

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Health Risks of Loneliness and Social Isolation

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Loneliness and social isolation affect a significant number of older people in the United States.

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Understanding That Hormonal Contraception Is Not for Me

Abortion & Contraception

L explains why she stopped taking hormonal birth control and began doing her own research to address her health problems.

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Dealing with Mental Health Issues

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MB describes her struggle coming to terms with mental health issues. She shares how her parents hindered her from getting help, but her friends supported her.

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Coping with Depression and Anxiety

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LL discusses her experience with depression and anxiety, which both run in her family. She notes that medication and acupuncture are her chosen treatments.