Casting Light on America’s Maternal Mental Health Crisis Mental Health - WomenBy dreamscapeJune 2, 2017Every year some 4 million women give birth in the United States, and as many as 20% will suffer from some type of maternal mental health disorder during the postpartum period. The American Academy of Pediatricians refers to postpartum depression as “the most common but most underdiagnosed obstetrical complication in the country.” Only 15% of…
Narcissistic Personality Disorder in Women Mental Health - WomenBy dreamscapeMarch 18, 2017Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition marked by deep-seated insecurity hidden behind such things as outsized displays of arrogance, self-importance and self-adulation. This condition affects a small but significant percentage of American adults. Both women and men develop NPD. However, the condition’s impact on women differs from its impact on men in…
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Women Mental Health - WomenBy dreamscapeMarch 18, 2017Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health concern that can have a debilitating effect on a sufferer’s everyday life. OCD can interfere with work, relationships, personal life and create an unwanted and unhealthy cycle of stress. OCD is experienced by both men and women at about the same rate, although there are some differences…
Major Depressive Disorder in Women Mental Health - WomenBy dreamscapeMarch 16, 2017Major depressive disorder is the term doctors use to officially describe one of America’s most common mental health issues: major depression. Research indicates that women may have substantially higher chances of developing this condition than men. That’s true, in part, because women have gender-specific risks for a condition called postpartum depression, which sometimes meets the…
Dependent Personality Disorder in Women Mental Health - WomenBy dreamscapeMarch 8, 2017For many women, the ability to balance independence with dependency is easily managed. However, for women suffering from Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD), the challenge to function independently can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there DPD can be treated. One setting in which women with DPD can find effective treatment in a comfortable atmosphere is a women’s mental…
9 Ways Women Can Go from Self-Sacrifice to Self-Soothing Mental Health - WomenBy dreamscapeMarch 7, 2017By Jody Trager, PhD, Program Director at Promises Malibu Vista Many women feel unworthy. Cultural and family expectations, along with certain experiences and messages, can lead women onto a path of self-sacrifice, self-neglect and overwhelming emotions. Some of the underlying issues that impact women’s well-being include: Trauma and abuse. Sexual assault, rape and domestic abuse…
Women and Shame: Replacing Self-Hatred With Self-Appreciation Mental Health - WomenBy dreamscapeJanuary 22, 2017By Shannon McQuaid, LMFT, LISAC, CDWF, CSAT-C, Executive Director/Clinical Director at Promises Scottsdale Millions of women suffer from shame related to our bodies and physical appearance. We harbor secrets about our perceived shortcomings and we’re triggered at every turn via magazines, movies, social media, family and dominant culture. Cultural ideals of beauty and femininity often…
6 Warning Signs of Mood Disorders in Women Mental Health, Mental Health - Women, RecoveryBy dreamscapeFebruary 17, 2016Mood disorders are far more than “feeling blue” or out of sorts. They can deeply impact an individual’s ability to live a fulfilling life. Women are especially vulnerable and suffer from mood disorders at greater rates than men. It is not clear exactly why women suffer from mood disorders at double the rate of men.…
The Scary Reality of Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence Mental Health - WomenBy dreamscapeMarch 21, 2015Abusing drugs or alcohol does not necessarily cause domestic violence, but there is a strong correlation. For households with an addict, episodes of violence are far more likely. Every day can be a fearful game of waiting for the drug abuser or alcoholic to explode or lash out at a child or a spouse. Substance…
Women More Likely to Suffer from Mental Illness Than Men Mental Health - WomenBy dreamscapeDecember 5, 2013According to new research, women are 40 percent more likely than men to develop a mental disorder in their lifetimes. Some disorders are even more prevalent in women, while for others, the gap is smaller. Men are not totally off the hook; there are a few things that they suffer from at a greater rate…
