women's mental health

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Mental health = Entrepreneurial wealth

Necessity also breeds ingenuity and change. For many women, the pandemic and work-from-home culture sparked appetites for entrepreneurship—and many joined the growing Entrepreneur Economy for the freedoms it can offer–to be your own boss, build your own schedule and ultimately the power to live and succeed on your own terms. However, being your own boss can also be a stressful and alienating experience, and research has shown that self-employed women are at higher risk of mental illness due to g

By Erica Chan

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4 Ways a Wellness Community Can Inspire Us All to Be Healthy and Successful In Life

The last year of the pandemic has created uncertain and isolating times, which have impacted our wellbeing in many ways. It’s made us more aware of just how important our health really is, and what can happen when it’s not intact.

By Reena Vokoun

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We Need to Talk about Mental Healthcare for BIWOC

According to Mental Health America’s State of Mental Health in America report for 2021, the prevalence of mental health issues is increasing or worsening, and there is an unmet need for mental health treatment that has not declined since 2011. You can probably guess what my next point is going to be: It’s worse for Black, Indigenous and People of Color.

By Katara McCarty

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My Successful Career Brought On a Mini Stroke in My 20’s

My Successful Career Brought On a Mini Stroke in My 20’s. Here’s What I’ve Learned About Following My Heart

By Brooke Riley

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Domestic Abuse: The Unmistakable Ties to Fatal Health Issues in Surviving Victims

The rise of domestic abuse is leading to an alarming spike in mental health problems on both men and women across the country. What’s more, numerous individuals who have experienced domestic violence struggle finding methods to cope with the trauma.

By Kishna J

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Mystic Marley, Sad Girls and Self-Image: How Do They Connect?

This article intertwines music and culture to promote empowerment and personal growth.

By ODETTA FRASER GOD

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How Understanding My Moods Helped With the Recovery of My Mental and Physical Health.

I used to beat myself up about it. My life is great! I don't have much to complain about, so what’s the problem? Anyone...

By Arlene Ambrose, RN

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Women’s Mental Health

As women, I believe that we are all familiar with societal pressures to "do it all." Some women thrive under this mindset during normal circumstances, however, COVID-19 has thrown a wrench in all of our lives and added an unprecedented level of stress and additional barriers to normalcy. How can we, as women, now handle our "new normal?" How can we do it all, when that now means so much more and doing anything is more difficult than it's ever been before?

By Kyle Vatalaro, LCSW