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Follow the links below to find information and research on the mental health of women.
For information about specific mental disorders check the Mental Health of Australians [HealthInsite Topic Page] which will provide you will a link to mental illnesses.
Reviewed January 2008
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Anxiety disorders
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Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
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There are different types of anxiety disorders including generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. This factsheet looks at risk factors, diagnosis and treatment options.
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Sep 2006
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What to expect
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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An introduction to how pregnancy will affect you and your relationships, and preparing for being a parent.
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Aug 2006
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Changing body and emotions
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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A guide to how pregnancy might make your mind and body feel.
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Dec 2007
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Physical activity - women
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Better Health Channel
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Many women find it hard to find the time to exercise. They may find it hard to fit physical activity into their daily routine due to the demands of parenting and lack of time, money or motivation. However, there are lots of ways you can incorporate exercise into your weekly schedule.
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May 2007
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Yoga for mind-body balance
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Yoga is an ancient way of healthy living that promotes fitness of the body and mind by incorporating gentle exercise, breath control and relaxation.
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May 2005
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Headache and stress
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Better Health Channel
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Many people cite stress as an important headache trigger. Studies also show that people who are prone to stress as well as anxiety and depression are more likely to suffer from frequent headaches. Women are more at risk than men.
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Nov 2007
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Sexual violence: Student factsheet
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Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
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Sexual violence against women is one of the most severe manifestations of women's unequal position is society. It has an impact on its victims' experiences of safety, self esteem, body image, relationships, sexuality, parenting and health.
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Oct 2007
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Twins
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Once you have found out that you are expecting twins it can very exciting. It can also be scary as you think about how you will manage two babies at once.
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Oct 2008
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Bipolar Disorder explained: in pregnancy & postnatal
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Black Dog Institute Australia
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Bipolar Disorder occurs in childbearing women and onset of symptoms may be during pregnancy or after the birth of a baby. This may be a first episode or the continuation or relapse from an episode prior to the pregnancy. Symptoms will be the same as those that occur with Bipolar Disorder at other times however the treatment required may vary when a woman is pregnant or breastfeeding. The focus of fears and depressive concerns can be the wellbeing of the baby, or feelings of inadequacy as a parent.
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Apr 2008
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Self esteem
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Self esteem is what we believe and feel about ourselves and the way we evaluate ourselves. It may be built on our roles and relationships, our body image, and our feelings about health.
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Aug 2004
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Violence against women, women's health issue
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Better Health Channel (BHC),Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
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Describes violence against women and provides information resources about sexual violence and intimate partner violence
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Mar 2006
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Emotional health
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| Publisher: |
The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Emotional wellbeing is all about how you see yourself, your roles and the goals you may have in life. Issues relevant to the wellbeing unfold at every stage in life from childhood to midlife and beyond.
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Oct 2006
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Lifestyle
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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For women with endometriosis, making some simple lifestyle changes can be very helpful in managing the condition.
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Mar 2008
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Antipsychotic drugs in pregnancy and breastfeeding
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Australian Prescriber
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There are limited data on the safety of antipsychotic drugs in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Reports of congenital abnormalities in the babies of women taking typical antipsychotics are uncommon, although chlorpromazine may cause symptoms in the neonate. No increased risk with atypical antipsychotics has yet emerged.
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Dec 2007
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Interventions for vaginismus
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Vaginismus is when the muscles in the vagina tighten and prevent a woman from having sex. It can cause distress, relationship problems and also infertility. Many treatments have been tried including sex therapy, education, hypnosis and drug treatments. ...
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Jan 2001
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Drug dependency services
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Better Health Channel
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There are a number of treatment services that can help a person with alcohol or drug dependency. These include counselling, group therapy and medications (methadone, naltrexone, buprenorphine and nicotine replacement therapy) to ease the symptoms of withdrawal. Some people find they need to explore different treatment options before they find what works for them.
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Sep 2008
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Having a baby
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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Having a baby gives you information on how to look
after yourself and your baby in pregnancy and the busy
weeks after the birth. It's about what to expect in labour
and birth and how to make informed decisions about
your care.
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Dec 2006
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Rural women's GP service
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
Information about the Rural Women's GP Service.
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Apr 2008
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