World Mental Health Day: Prioritizing Mental Health in Women - Hormonal Imbalances, Stress Management, and Lifestyle Impact
The Hindu
World Mental Health Day: Prioritizing Mental Health in Women - Hormonal Imbalances, Stress Management, and Lifestyle Impact
World Mental Health Day, celebrated annually on October 10th, provides a global platform to highlight the importance of mental health awareness. This occasion serves as an opportune moment to focus on the unique mental health challenges that women often face. Women’s mental well-being is influenced by various factors, including hormonal imbalances, stress management, and lifestyle choices. Understanding these complexities is essential for promoting better mental health outcomes among women.
Puberty and Adolescence:
During puberty, girls undergo significant hormonal changes, including the rise of estrogen and progesterone. These hormonal fluctuations can contribute to mood swings, irritability, and increased vulnerability to mental health disorders like depression and anxiety.
Menstruation and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS):
Many women experience emotional and physical symptoms related to their menstrual cycle. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) can cause mood disturbances, such as mood swings, irritability, and anxiety, due to hormonal fluctuations.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Health:
Pregnancy and childbirth bring about substantial hormonal changes. While pregnancy hormones like estrogen and progesterone rise, the postpartum period often witnesses a dramatic drop in these hormones. These fluctuations can lead to conditions like postpartum depression and anxiety, affecting a woman’s mental health.