The following links, for women of reproductive age and beyond, provide resources and information about coping with mental health conditions throughout a woman's life cycle.
Premenstrual Conditions Facts for Health
Web site: www.factsforhealth.org
Facts for Health was developed by the Madison (WI) Institute of Medicine to provide medical professionals and the general public with information about a variety of medical conditions, including premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Depression After Delivery
Web site: www.depressionafterdelivery.com
Depression After Delivery supports and educates women with prenatal and post-partum mood disorders. The web site provides information and resources about depression, psychosis, and other mood disorders.
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Message Board: Pregnancy
and Depression
sponsored by ivillage.com
Web site: http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-pppregndep
This is a message board for women who are experiencing depression during pregnancy or following childbirth.
Motherisk
Web site: www.motherisk.org
Motherisk, a Canada-based organization, offers women counseling and information related to health promotion and pregnancy. The web site offers information about psychiatric disorders during and after pregnancy, taking medications during pregnancy, and alcohol and drug use.
Transition to Menopause (Perimenopause)
American Menopause Foundation
Web site: www.americanmenopause.org
This organization provides support and assistance on all issues concerning menopause, via its newsletter, literature, and educational programs.
North American Menopause Society (NAMS)
Web site: www.menopause.org
The North American Menopause Society is a scientific organization with members from many disciplines: medicine, nursing, sociology, psychology, nutrition, anthropology, epidemiology, pharmacy, and education. NAMS educates healthcare providers and the public on all aspects of menopause.
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