Women's mental health matters

Advocating for women's mental health

Around one in five women have a common mental health problem, such as depression and anxiety. While there can be many reasons why these develop, some risk factors affect many women. Women are more likely than men:

to be carers, which can lead to stress, anxiety and isolation. Carers UK has information on looking after your mental health
to live in poverty which, along with concerns about personal safety and working mainly in the home, can lead to social isolation
to experience physical and sexual abuse , which can have a long-term impact on their mental health.
to experience sexual violence, which can cause PTSD

Find out more on the National Institute of Metal Health website

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