Gender is an important lens to help us understand mental health and substance use problems. Understanding the whole, including social environments and cultural factors, help communities and service providers prevent and better respond to women’s mental health and substance use problems.
What Do Trauma and Gender Have to Do with Opioid Use?
The majority of women and men with substance use problems report having experienced some form of trauma, and most have experienced multiple traumas. People often report that they use substances to help cope with the stress or negative emotions that result from trauma.
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is a form of depression that a mother can experience within the first few weeks, months or even up to a year after having a baby. If left untreated, this depression can last for months or even years after the baby is born.
The responsibility of caring for a new baby can feel tremendous and daunting. Doubts and new fears…
Luckily, there are many things you can do to feel more resilient and able to cope, even over the…
As mental health professionals, we knew about many web-based resources that help women with…
Visions article: What Do Trauma and Gender Have to Do with Opioid Use?
Natalie Hemsing, MA, Nancy Poole, PhD, and Lorraine Greaves, PhD
Reprinted from the "Workplace: Disclosure and Accommodations" issue of Read more
