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Follow the links below to find information and research on the mental health of women.
The Mental Illnesses [HealthInsite Topic Page] has links to information about specific mental disorders.
Updated May 2009
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Drug dependency services
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Better Health Channel
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Alcohol or drug dependency can be treated by different services. Help may 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 2009
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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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Aug 2009
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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 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. A few minor changes to your daily lifestyle can also increase your physical activity level.
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Jul 2009
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Healthy sexual relationships
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on healthy sexual relationships written by professional health specialists.
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Jul 2009
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Sexuality
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Sexuality is a combination of people's sex, their sexual feelings for others, their feelings about themselves as sexual beings, their sexual orientation and their sexual behaviour.
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Jul 2009
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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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Feb 2009
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Headache and stress
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Better Health Channel
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Stress and anxiety can trigger tension headaches and migraines. Regular exercise can relieve muscle tension and help alleviate stress-related symptoms including tension headaches. Medication, relaxation techniques and addressing musculoskeletal tension with chiropractic or physiotherapy can also help.
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Jan 2009
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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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Jan 2009
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Depression explained: postnatal (puerperal) psychosis
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Black Dog Institute Australia
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This is an uncommon disorder that occurs in 1 to 2 per 1,000 women and has a sudden onset with severe symptoms usually within 2 to 3 weeks of childbirth. Symptoms can also begin during pregnancy especially where there has been a prior episode of psychosis or Bipolar Disorder.
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Jan 2009
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Drinking alcohol
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Due to size, body type and the way in which our bodies process alcohol, women become affected by alcohol far quicker than men.
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Jun 2008
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Bisexuality
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Better Health Channel
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Bisexuality is when a person finds both men and women physically, sexually and emotionally attractive. A person who is bisexual may feel social pressure to choose which gender they prefer.
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May 2008
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Psychosocial interventions for women enrolled in alcohol treatment during pregnancy.
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Pregnancy can be seen as a window of opportunity where women may seek treatment for their addictions out of concern for their unborn child. Worldwide estimates of alcohol usage report that a large proportion of women continue to drink during their pregn...
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Apr 2008
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Telling people you're gay, lesbian, or bi
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Inspire Foundation
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I think I have something to tell you . . . 10 things to consider before telling someone about your feelings and sexuality.
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Feb 2008
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I think I might be gay, lesbian or bisexual
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Inspire Foundation
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If you are feeling a bit confused about your sexuality, check out this fact sheet for some thoughts on working out your feelings and finding a support service that might help.
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Feb 2008
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Coming out
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Inspire Foundation
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The term 'coming out' is used by many people and means something different to everyone. This fact sheet has information on what people mean when they talk about 'coming out'.
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Feb 2008
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Being Bisexual
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Inspire Foundation
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This fact sheet has information on what it means to be bisexual and some of the questions that people might have.
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| Date: |
Feb 2008
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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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| Date: |
Dec 2007
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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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