Sentences with phrase «reproductive health and mental»

She leads a program of research investigating the links between reproductive health and mental health in women.

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«Chronic stress and overexposure to cortisol — which increases sugars in your bloodstream, alters your immune system responses, suppresses your digestive and reproductive systems, and communicates with that part of your brain that controls mood, motivation and fear — puts you at risk for mental health problems like anxiety and depression, and a whole host of physical health issues,» writes Levy.

Maven's first goal is to provide women the kind of affordable but definitive support we feel is most lacking right now, in fields like reproductive health, maternity care, mental health, and children's health.

I specialize in women's reproductive and maternal mental health.

Since 1993, she has provided psychotherapy for women and their partners as well as training, supervision and consultation to healthcare and mental health professionals and graduate students in the area of reproductive mental health.

Prior to her consulting practice, Arianna worked on maternal health issues for over a decade as a health educator, a social worker in a mental health clinic, a reproductive health researcher, and a yoga therapist.

This article first appeared on the Seleni institute Website http://seleni.org. The Seleni Institute is a nonprofit organization that provides the care, information, and research support central to women's reproductive and maternal mental health and well - being.

«When considering feeding options, it's important for you both to assess, in an ongoing way, what you each expect to do, and, ultimately, what is realistic for you and your new baby,» says Shara Marrero Brofman, PsyD, a reproductive and perinatal psychologist at the Seleni Institute, a nonprofit organization that specializes in women's maternal and reproductive mental health.

«Know that it's always OK to seek support from a mental health professional to navigate these potentially complicated issues and to engage in self - care,» says Shara Marrero Brofman, PsyD, a reproductive and perinatal psychologist at the Seleni Institute, a nonprofit organization that specializes in women's maternal and reproductive mental health.

These flame retardants have been shown to cause serious health disorders including endocrine disruption, cancer, birth defects, hormone disruption, reproductive and neurological disorders and learning disabilities such as ADHD, mental retardation, and hyperactivity.

Dr. Butterfield is a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialty in perinatal mental health and reproductive medicine.

Puryear is a psychiatrist specializing in women's reproductive mental health at Baylor in Texas, and she's seen tons and tons of women at all stages in pre-conception, pregnancy, and postpartum problems.

If your obstetrician doesn't ask you about your risks and you believe that you might be, let him know that you think you may be at risk so that you can receive a proper referral to a perinatal psychiatrist or a therapist who specializes in reproductive mental health.

Still, we do know that physical and mental health can influence the health of your reproductive system.

The agenda must address universal health - care coverage, access and affordability; end preventable maternal, new - born and child deaths and malnutrition ensure the protection, promotion and support of exclusive breastfeeding for six months and continued breastfeeding with adequate complementary feeding for 2 years and beyond ensure the availability of essential medicines; realize women's reproductive health and rights; ensure immunization coverage; eradicate malaria and realize the vision of a future free of AIDS and tuberculosis; reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases, including mental illness, nervous system injuries and road accidents; and promote healthy behaviours, including those related to breastfeeding, water, sanitation and hygiene.

Women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome — the most common hormone disorder in women of reproductive age — face a heightened risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, mental health conditions, reproductive disorders and cancer of the lining of the uterus than healthy women, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

This means that, when I start seeing a patient with depression, whether they are on medication or not, we develop a full work - up, asking in - depth questions about sleep, diet, exercise, digestion, mental status, mood, energy, reproductive health and so on.

They may include thyroid damage, immune system breakdown, reproductive disorders (including infertility), ADD / ADHD and other behavioral and learning disabilities, as well as depression, anxiety and other mental health issues.

My studies also allowed me to make a connection not between my food / lifestyle choices and my reproductive health, but ALSO my mental health.

Both of these hormones are critical in the reproductive cycle and help stabilize mood, emotions, and promote good mental health.

Each week Amanda Laird, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, has casual conversations with guests about the health and wellness topics we're not supposed to talk about: menstruation, fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, birth control, sexuality, mental health, hormonal health and reproductive health, through the lenses of feminism and body politics.

She was sharing years of dedicated research in the spheres of digestion, hormone health, weight management, mental health, women's reproductive health, and exercise science.

These issues have negative impacts on one's entire body, including their metabolism, mental health, reproductive system, and hormones.

According to the World Health Organization, physical, mental, and sexual and reproductive health effects have been linked with intimate partner vioHealth Organization, physical, mental, and sexual and reproductive health effects have been linked with intimate partner viohealth effects have been linked with intimate partner violence.

Amanda Laird is a holistic nutritionist, wellness advocate and host of The Heavy Flow Podcast, a show about the health and wellness topics we're not supposed to talk about: menstruation, fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, birth control, sexuality, mental health, hormonal health and reproductive health, through the lenses of feminism and body politics.

Susan Benjamin Feingold specializes in the treatment of antepartum and postpartum depression and anxiety disorders, as well as other women's mental health issues related to reproductive function.

Amanda Laird is a holistic nutritionist, wellness advocate and host of The Heavy Flow Podcast, a show about the health and wellness topics we're not supposed to talk about: menstruation, fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, birth control, sexuality, mental health, hormonal health and reproductive health, through the lenses of feminism and body politics.

Long - term effects of childhood sexual violence include substance misuse, early sexual debut, more sexual partners, trading sex for financial gain and less use of contraception, as well as interpersonal difficulties, post-traumatic stress disorder and suicidal behaviour.44 — 51 Our results imply that interventions to reduce peer - related violence among primary school children could be beneficial for mental health, as well as for sexual and reproductive health in this population.

«Whether in the U.S. or in another country, survivors of sexual assault need comprehensive care to meet their physical and mental health needs, including access to sexual and reproductive health and rights.

She has a special interest in perinatal and reproductive mental health, provides prenatal yoga, and leads our Moms Emotional Coping Skills group.

Eight years of treating women with eating disorders and anxiety has led me to a particular interest in reproductive mental health, including; infertility, perinatal and postpartum depression and anxiety, parenting adjustment, grief and loss, and issues related to menopause.

The first focuses on the Irving Harris Foundation's perspective on the intersection of infant and early childhood mental health and reproductive health and justice.

I also specialize in perinatal and reproductive mental health and wellness.

The Postpartum Counseling Center offers students and therapists the opportunity to learn the basics or further their skills in diagnosing, treatment planning, and providing therapy, while advancing their knowledge of reproductive & perinatal mental health.

This study points at the necessity of specific psychological interventions, presently absent from the Hungarian public healthcare routine, for women struggling with infertility, to help them manage potential mental health problems and meet their reproductive goals.