Action Steps for Improving Women’s Mental Health

January 10, 1930 Since 1999, an increasing body of evidence from the research base, public policy analysis, consumer advocacy, and health care practice has underscored the critical importance of mental health to the overall health of women. Many advances have been made in our understanding of mental illnesses, effective treatments, and promising approaches for promoting mental health. A key component of this progress has been the increased understanding of the critical role of gender in the risks, course, and treatment of mental illnesses. New research findings have pointed to the effectiveness of a growing array of treatment options for mental . . .