Research shows that mental illness is diagnosed at higher rates in women than men. There are many possible reasons why this is the case, including hormonal changes, pregnancy, parenting, discrimination, and trauma. For example, the physiological changes that women encounter before, during, and after childbirth play a major role in mental health.
At Union Square Practice, we are dedicated to helping women with concerns specific to their gender. Empowering each woman to feel her personal best is our goal.
Women often face unique mental health challenges shaped by biological and life-stage transitions. Let’s look at some of the most common concerns women experience and how therapy can provide meaningful support and relief.
When dealing with fertility challenges, the feelings of pain, loss, and frustration can be overwhelming. It is important to know you are not alone. At Union Square Practice, we have clinicians who specialize in helping women and couples deal with infertility.
Infertility issues most commonly explored and discussed are:
We are here to help support you with knowledge and compassion.
Between hormonal fluctuations, lack of sleep, and a crying baby, the first few weeks or months of motherhood can be overwhelming and confusing. Many women experience the “baby blues,” or some feelings of sadness in the first 1 to 2 weeks after childbirth that quickly subside. However, others experience persistent unwanted negative feelings that can often be linked to Postpartum Depression (PPD).
In the United States, PPD is the most common complication associated with childbirth. The CDC says that 1 in 9 women experience PPD.
Women with PPD or anxiety often experience one or more of the following symptoms:
Mood swings, sadness, depression, cramps, increased hunger, and brain fog are all common symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). When PMS symptoms become intolerable, it is referred to as Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD).
At Union Square Practice, we can help you cope with and mitigate PMDD in several ways, including therapy, mindfulness techniques, and medication.
Every woman experiences menopause differently. Some women seem to breeze through, while others struggle as hormones wreak havoc on the body and brain. From a mental health standpoint, menopause can cause a roller coaster of new issues or add complications to existing ones.
Some of the symptoms experienced by women in menopause are:
Every woman is different, but we’ve found that the following techniques help women feel better during menopause:
Union Square Practice is a group of psychologists, psychiatrists and therapists who empower individuals to be the best versions of themselves using the latest science has to offer.
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