Mental Health

Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in Young Women: A Call for Gender-Specific Approaches The mental health crisis among young women is on the rise, with more and more presenting to emergency services and healthcare practitioners with issues such as deliberate self-harm, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. Despite this alarming trend, their mental health issues...

Understanding Emotional Reactivity: The Impact of Threats vs. Rewards The study published in the journal Behaviour Research and Therapy has uncovered fascinating insights into how humans react to threats versus rewards. The research, led by Michael D. Robinson from North Dakota State University, found that people tend to respond more intensely and quickly to...

Becky Wheelock's Journey to Recovery and Advocacy for Mental Health Awareness The journey from struggling with mental health issues and addiction to becoming a beacon of hope and support for others is one that Becky Wheelock knows all too well. Diagnosed with depression at a young age, Wheelock battled with prescribed medications that didn't...

Crisis of Mental Illness Among Women in Afghanistan: A Growing Concern The Return of the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2021 has brought about a silent crisis affecting numerous women in the country. A recent United Nations report sheds light on the growing mental health challenges faced by Afghan women, particularly in the Herat province....

Expert Insights: Maternal Mental Health and Black Women's Issues Shaenor Ishmael, Ph.D, a psychotherapist and expert in maternal mental health, is dedicated to helping new mothers navigate the challenges of anxiety, depression, and other perinatal mental health conditions. In a recent interview with rolling out, Ishmael shed light on the importance of addressing maternal...

Study Finds AI Model Can Accurately Screen for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Following Childbirth Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of maternal mental health. A recent study conducted by the team found that a generative artificial intelligence (AI) model can accurately screen for post-traumatic stress disorder following traumatic...

Women's Health Summit at Craven Cottage: Elevating Workplace Well-being for Women in Football The boss of Elevate, in partnership with Women in Football and Fulham FC, hosted a groundbreaking Women's Health Summit at Craven Cottage. The event aimed to address important topics such as mental and emotional health, hormonal changes, nutrition, and self-care in...

Prioritizing Health and Wellness for Young Women: Common Concerns and Tips for Addressing Them Young women face unique health challenges that can often be overlooked or dismissed, leading many to seek answers online rather than visiting a healthcare provider. A recent analysis of the 2022 KFF Women’s Health Survey data revealed that over 45...

Climate Change and Women's Occupational Hazards: Impact on Unpaid Work and Mental Health Women around the world are shouldering a disproportionate burden of unpaid work, with over three-quarters of all such labor being done by women, totaling a staggering 11 billion hours a day. This revelation sheds light on the stark reality of gender...

Kate Spade's Commitment to Mental Health: A Look at the Brand's Journey Six Years After the Founder's Tragic Death The tragic death of designer Kate Spade in 2018 sent shockwaves through her fans and the fashion industry. However, the brand she founded has not shied away from addressing the reality of her passing. Kate...