Native women revitalize ceremony to resist the legacy of patriarchy that supports a long-entrenched history of abuse. By Mary Annette PemberJournalist and photographer Native American women and girls are two…
Women from minoritised communities talk to photographer Rosie Barnes about their experiences of being autistic in a world fraught with inequalities, misunderstandings and barriers. Their words reveal the complexities which…
Distracted by daydreams for up to ten hours a day, Laura Grace Simpkins became desperate to understand more and, ultimately, stop. She discovered burgeoning research into “maladaptive daydreaming”, and communities…
For stressed-out mothers, exercise can boost mental well-being. But if a fitness routine isn’t flexible, it can be just another task on an endless to-do list. By Dr. Iris LesseAssistant Professor in Kinesiology University of The Fraser Valley Introduction Parents…
Recent research and memoirs have a message: Ending bad marriages can dramatically improve women’s mental and even physical health. By Vicki LarsonLongtime award-winning journalist, author of Not Too Old for That:…
Caring is a tricky word for many women, as it brims with gendered expectations of labor, open availability, and mental load. By Sara Youngblood GregoryLesbian journalist and writer Let’s look at men…
Depression can have a profound impact on mothers and their children. But women often have no idea that they have depression – nor do their medical providers. By Dr. Tiffany Moore SimasAssociate Professor of Obstetrics-Gynecology and PediatricsUMass Chan Medical…
Four primary solutions to address the specific needs of survivors with disabilities. By Angela KimDisabled Korean American writer Introduction discovered I had a disability before I realized I was in an…
Millions of women felt insulted by Donald Trump’s language toward women. Others overlooked it, seeing the female candidate as flawed. Here’s why this might suggest a growing health crisis for women. By Dr. Joan M. CookProfessor Yale School…
Stress and anxiety during pregnancy can mean a higher risk of offspring developing ADHD, depression or other conditions. Medical psychologist Catherine Monk explains how prenatal mental care benefits mothers and babies. By…
