AT A GLANCEMental health is relevant to everyone; so why focus on women? There are many reasons. There are mental health issues unique to women. For example, reproductive-related issues like postpartum depression. There are mental health issues that affect both men and women, but with unique implications for women. Economic, political, and social forces influence women’s mental heath, and our access to care. Often women are socialized to express their feelings in certain ways, and not others. This can result in their mental health problems looking different than men’s, which is often categorized by the medical field as “atypical.” For example, women who are depressed report more physical symptoms than men. Women are more often the primary caregivers in families and can experience stress balancing their multiple roles: mother, employee, friend, etc. Consequently, while women may share many health concerns with men, they have unique health-care needs. Our vision is to be Canada’s leading online mental health centre focused on women’s mental health. Our mission statement is to promote the empowerment and well-being of women by:
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