It seems I may have missed National Women's Health Week back in May. I didn't notice any big celebrations or news or parades or million women marches — did you? And may I ask, IS THAT ALL WE GET?! A measly week?!!!
Nonetheless, in honor of our health, the US Department of Health & Human Services' Office on Women's Health released two women's mental health publications that are available to you free. You can either download them or order free copies through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Health Information Network (SHIN) or call 1-877-SAMHSA-7.
The first is called "Action Steps for Improving Women's Mental Health" and was created for healthcare pros. This is a report that brings together the most recent research, resources, products and tools on mental health issues in women and explores the role gender plays in diagnosing, treating and coping with mental illness. It outlines specific action steps for policy-makers, health care providers, researchers and others to take. The item number for this report is OWH09-PROFESSIONAL. To view it, click here.
The second is called "Women's Mental Health: What it Means to You" and is for consumers. It is a 22-page booklet addressing the stigma associated with mental health, with information on the signs and symptoms of mental illness. It also provides suggestions for support and solutions for preventing and coping with mental illness. The item number for this report is OWH09-CONSUMER. To view it click here.
Great post. I'll have to check out both books. Some other natural anxiety remedies to look into are St.John's Wort, SAMe, L-Theanine, and Tryptophan. There's also cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and programs like Panic Away and The Linden Method, to name a few. Hope this helps!