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…
A violent sexual assault left Lucia Osborne-Crowley overwhelmed with shame. After a decade of suffocating silence, Lucia is now determined to talk about what happened to her and to explore…
Rather than ask for help, Lucia Osborne-Crowley’s first instinct after being raped was to hide. Shame kept her silent for ten years, but #MeToo gave her the courage to ask…
Depression after pregnancy has been studied for a while, but less attention has been paid to depression during pregnancy, which occurs in one in 10 women. By Dr. Ardesheer TalatiAssistant Professor of Clinical Neurobiology, PsychiatryColumbia University Pregnant women face a number of…
Fluctuating levels of estrogen during a period known as perimenopause can wreak havoc on the mental health of women in midlife. By Natasha GilbertFreelance journalist In May of 2018, Tabitha…
The Detroit Blk Gurls Do Tarot Facebook group empowers women in traditional spiritualities. By Biba AdamsDetroit Writer Once taboo, tarot reading is considered spooky, and even wicked by some. But…
