Understanding women’s mental health over a lifetime
When you have good mental health, you can enjoy all life has to offer. You may perform better at work and your relationships will likely be stronger and more fulfilling. At Baylor Scott & White, all our primary care and women’s health providers are dedicated to helping you live well every day.
Depression
Depression is the most common mental health condition in women. It affects twice as many women in their lifetimes than men and can occur for many reasons, from your family history to your hormones and brain chemistry. However, many women can overcome depression with treatment.
Anxiety
Women experience anxiety twice as much as men do. The types of anxiety that women are likely to experience include:
- Generalized anxiety disorder: Constant worrying or feelings of dread that disrupt your daily life
- Panic disorder: Sudden periods of intense fear even though you aren’t in danger
- Phobias: Fear of situations, spaces or objects that pose no real threat
- Social anxiety: Feelings of extreme anxiety around social situations and interactions with others
As with depression, you can find relief from anxiety with professional help.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Women are twice as likely as men to develop PTSD. Although often associated with traumatic events such as war, PTSD can also occur after physical and sexual trauma, natural disasters, car accidents, and other significant, upsetting events.
A mental health professional can help you process a traumatic event and address your unique PTSD symptoms.
Eating disorders
The vast majority of people with eating disorders are women. These conditions, which often run in families, focus on food restriction (anorexia nervosa and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder), binge eating, and binging and purging (bulimia).
Treatments can help you address an eating disorder by focusing on your eating habits and moods and by addressing related or underlying causes.
Postpartum depression
According to the Office on Women’s Health, postpartum depression affects approximately 1 in 8 new mothers during the year after childbirth.
Many women try to hide symptoms of postpartum depression, feeling embarrassed or ashamed, but seeing a mental health professional who specializes in postpartum depression can help you feel better, as well as help keep your baby healthy.
Fertility and mental health
Struggling with infertility can cause women and men alike to experience anxiety, depression and grief. Roughly half of all women experiencing infertility develop depression.
Seeking help could improve your mental wellness and your chances of conceiving. Research has shown that women with infertility-related depression are less likely to seek out infertility care.
Body image and mental health
Many women feel self-conscious about how they look, and women are more likely than men to struggle with body image issues. Having a negative body image can increase the risk of developing an eating disorder or depression, and it can lead to body dysmorphic disorder, a serious but treatable mental illness.
Menopause
Certain mental health conditions that impact women are related to changes in hormone levels, and menopause is no exception. You may notice symptoms of depression during perimenopause, the months and years leading up to menopause. Sometimes, these symptoms are caused by hormone fluctuations but can also be caused by life events.
Talk to your women’s health specialist if you’re feeling depressed. Medications, talk therapy and hormone therapy may help.
Our women’s mental health services
At Baylor Scott & White, you can access many mental healthcare treatment options and services. These include:
Biofeedback
This treatment aims to teach you to better manage automatic body functions, such as breathing, heart rate and muscle tension.
Your biofeedback therapist attaches sensors to your body that detect bodily changes, such as pulse or brain-wave patterns. Your mental health specialist can help you identify these changes and learn appropriate ways to react.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
CBT is a common type of talk therapy proven to be effective for many mental health conditions. CBT focuses on changing negative thinking patterns so you can respond to challenges more effectively.
Hospital telepsychiatry
Our comprehensive telepsychiatry program provides highly experienced psychiatrists for virtual appointments.
Hypnosis
Also called hypnotherapy, hypnosis is a focused, meditative state during which a therapist works with you to help alleviate symptoms of anxiety or other conditions.
Individual and group therapy
You may participate in individual or group therapy or a combination of both.
Group therapy involves meeting in a group of approximately five to 15 people led by a psychologist. Many people benefit from the support of others, which helps them realize they are not alone.
Medications
Many people benefit from medications for depression and anxiety, such as antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs, mood stabilizers and others.
Members of your care team will work together to determine the right course of medication for your needs.
Psychiatric evaluations
You will meet with an experienced psychiatrist who will talk to you and help determine the cause of your symptoms and an appropriate course of treatment.
Find a location near you
At Baylor Scott & White, you have access to compassionate, expert care for a wide range of mental health issues. We help you find care at a location that fits your needs. We offer several locations across North and Central Texas.
AccentCare - Fort Worth
3880 Hulen St , Fort Worth, TX, 76107
AccentCare Home Health of Brenham
526 W Main St , Brenham, TX, 77833
AccentCare Home Health of College Station
119 Medical Park Lane Ste C, Huntsville, TX, 77340
AccentCare Home Health of College Station
1605 Rock Prairie Rd Ste 206, College Station, TX, 77845
AccentCare Home Health Of Denton
225 W. Mulberry St. Ste A, Denton, TX, 76201
AccentCare Home Health Of Desoto
911 York Drive Ste 203, DeSoto, TX, 75115
AccentCare Home Health Of Fort Worth (Arlington)
700 Highlander Blvd Ste 205, Arlington, TX, 76015
AccentCare Home Health of Huntsville
122 Medical Park Lane B , Huntsville, TX, 77340
AccentCare Home Health of Marble Falls
1100 Mission Hills Dr Ste 100, Marble Falls, TX, 78654
AccentCare Home Health Of McKinney
6800 Weiskopf Ave Ste 100, McKinney, TX, 75070
AccentCare Home Health Of Taylor (Hutto)
567 Chris Kelley Blvd Ste 201, Hutto, TX, 78634
AccentCare Home Health Of Temple
3809 S General Bruce Dr Ste 105B, Temple, TX, 76502
AccentCare Home Health Of Waco
8300 Central Park Dr Ste A, Waco, TX, 76712
AdventHealth Central Texas
2201 S Clear Creek Rd , Killeen, TX, 76549
Andrews Women's Hospital at Baylor Scott & White - Fort Worth
1400 8th Ave , Fort Worth, TX, 76104
Baylor Scott & White - Hillcrest Infectious Disease Clinic
50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd MOB1, Ste 104, Waco, TX, 76712
Baylor Scott & White - Plano Brain and Spine Center
4708 Alliance Blvd Pavilion I, Ste 810, Plano, TX, 75093
Baylor Scott & White - Texas Brain and Spine Institute
900 Scott and White Dr , College Station, TX, 77845
- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White - Texas Brain and Spine Institute - Huntsville
122 Medical Park Ln Ste A, Huntsville, TX, 77340
Baylor Scott & White - The Brenham Clinic
600 N Park St , Brenham, TX, 77833
- Monday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White 65+ Clinic
4716 Alliance Blvd Ste 500, Plano, TX, 75093
- Monday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Cardiac Imaging Specialists
1100 Allied Dr , Plano, TX, 75093
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Cardiovascular and Imaging Consultants
4708 Alliance Blvd Ste 450, Plano, TX, 75093
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Digestive Care
3434 Swiss Ave Ste 200, Dallas, TX, 75204
- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart and Lung Disease Center - Fort Worth
1420 8th Ave Ste 103, Fort Worth, TX, 76104
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Care - Anna
450 N Standridge Blvd , Anna, TX, 75409
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Care - Decatur
2401 S FM 51 Ste 200, Decatur, TX, 76234
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Care - Denton
3333 Colorado Blvd , Denton, TX, 76210
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Care - Idabel, OK
4 SE Avenue A , Idabel, OK, 74745
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Care - Keller (Satellite)
3124 N Tarrant Pkwy Ste 204, Keller, TX, 76177
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Care - McKinney (Satellite)
5236 W University Dr Ste 4450, McKinney, TX, 75482
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Care - Mt Pleasant (Satellite)
1011 N Jefferson Ave , Mt Pleasant, TX, 75455
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Care - Paris
875 S Collegiate Dr , Paris, TX, 75462
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Care - Plano
4716 Dexter Dr Ste 100, Plano, TX, 75093
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Care - Sherman Sycamore (Satellite)
203 E Sycamore St , Sherman, TX, 75090
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Care - Sulphur Springs
601 Airport Rd Ste 110, Sulphur Springs, TX, 75482
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Care – Sherman Highland (Satellite)
300 N Highland Ave , Sherman, TX, 75092
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Failure Clinic - Irving
2001 N MacArthur Blvd Bldg 1, Ste 360, Irving, TX, 75061
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Failure Clinic - Abilene
1219 E South 11th St Ste B2, Abilene, TX, 79602
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Failure Clinic - Amarillo
1901 Medi Park Dr Ste 2051, Amarillo, TX, 79106
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Failure Clinic - Dallas
3410 Worth St Ste 250, Dallas, TX, 75246
- Monday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Failure Clinic - Longview
906 Judson Rd , Longview, TX, 75601
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Failure Clinic - Lubbock
3711 22nd St Ste B, Lubbock, TX, 79410
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Failure Clinic - Midland/Odessa
420 E 6th St Ste 102, Odessa, TX, 79761
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Failure Clinic - Tyler
1321 S Beckham Ave , Tyler, TX, 75701
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Failure Clinic - Waxahachie
2360 N Interstate 35E MOB 2, Ste 310, Waxahachie, TX, 75165
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Failure Specialists - Fort Worth
1250 8th Ave Ste 200, Fort Worth, TX, 76104
- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Lung Disease Specialists - Dallas
3410 Worth St Ste 250, Dallas, TX, 75246
- Monday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth
1400 8th Ave , Fort Worth, TX, 76104
Baylor Scott & White Ambulatory Endoscopy Center
4708 Alliance Blvd Pavilion I, Ste 210, Plano, TX, 75093
- Monday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Tuesday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Wednesday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Thursday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Friday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm