The mental health of young women and girls policy briefing
This paper shares evidence of a rise in reported mental health problems amongst young women and girls, and makes a series of recommendations for government.
How to look after yourself in an abusive relationship
For people in abusive relationships, home is not a safe space. It may also be hard to escape to places where you feel safer, more supported and better able to seek help.
Read : How to look after yourself in an abusive relationshipSelf-care techniques for women impacted by exposure to sexual violence media coverage
If you are a survivor of sexual harassment, violence and abuse, all of this can have a negative impact on your mental health. To help minimise this impact there are a number of things you can try to put your wellbeing first.
Read : Self-care techniques for women impacted by exposure to sexual violence media coverageMen and women: statistics
Mental health problems affect both men and women, but not in equal measure.
Read : Men and women: statisticsPostnatal depression
What postnatal depression means, the causes of postnatal depression, getting support and ways to help yourself.
Read : Postnatal depressionParenting and mental health
How mental health problems might affect your parenting, looking after yourself, how children can be affected and practical ways to help your children.
Read : Parenting and mental healthMenopause
Symptoms of the menopause, how the menopause can affect your emotional and mental health, and getting help with menopausal symptoms.
Read : MenopauseOPEN's contribution to Women's Health Strategy Call for Evidence
We asked OPEN members who are women living in England to tell us about their views and experiences, to inform our submission to the government’s Women’s Health Strategy (England) Call for Evidence.
Read : OPEN's contribution to Women's Health Strategy Call for EvidenceMy different birth experiences
Since having different birth experiences, I can attest that I have experienced my fair share of the maternity system with both positive and negative experiences.
Read : My different birth experiencesPregnancy makes many women feel negative about their bodies
Pregnancy leaves many women feeling more negative about their body image, compared to before they were pregnant, according to a new online survey about body image from the Mental Health Foundation. The survey has been published today to mark the start of Mental Health Awareness Week.
Read : Pregnancy makes many women feel negative about their bodies