Track: Women’s Mental Health
This session focuses on the unique mental health challenges faced by women, considering the interplay of biological, psychological, and socio-cultural factors. It will delve into how hormonal changes, reproductive health, and gender-specific stressors impact women’s mental well-being. The session will explore conditions such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), postpartum depression, and menopause-related mood changes. Attendees will also examine the socio-cultural influences, including societal expectations and stigma, that affect women’s mental health. The session will provide practical strategies for building resilience, managing stress, and implementing self-care practices tailored to women’s needs, alongside guidance on accessing specialized resources and support.
Biological Influences
This session will explore the biological factors impacting women's mental health. It will cover how genetics, hormonal fluctuations, and brain structure influence mental health conditions. Key topics include the role of hormones in conditions like premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), postpartum depression, and menopause-related mood changes. Participants will learn about the physiological underpinnings of these conditions and their implications for treatment and management.
Socio-Cultural Influences
This session will examine the socio-cultural factors affecting women's mental health. It will address how cultural norms, societal expectations, and gender roles shape mental health experiences and access to care. Topics will include the impact of societal pressures, stigma, and support systems on women's mental well-being. The session will highlight strategies for addressing these influences to improve mental health outcomes and promote equitable care.
Behavioral Influences
This session will focus on behavioral factors that influence women's mental health. It will cover how lifestyle choices, coping strategies, and behaviors such as substance use, physical activity, and self-care impact mental well-being. Participants will learn about effective behavioral interventions and strategies for promoting positive mental health through healthy lifestyle choices and adaptive coping mechanisms.
Reproductive Health and Mental Health
This session will investigate the intersection of reproductive health and mental health. Topics will include the impact of reproductive events such as menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause on mental health, and conditions like premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and postpartum depression. The session will explore management strategies and treatments specific to these reproductive health-related mental health issues.
Trauma and Women’s Mental Health
This session will focus on the effects of trauma on women's mental health. It will cover various types of trauma, including sexual and domestic violence, and their impact on mental health conditions like PTSD and anxiety. The session will also discuss trauma-informed care and therapeutic approaches for supporting women who have experienced trauma.
Intersectionality and Women’s Mental Health
This session will explore how intersecting factors such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation affect women's mental health. It will address the unique challenges faced by women at these intersections and discuss strategies for providing culturally competent and equitable mental health care.
Mental Health in Aging Women
This session will examine mental health issues specific to aging women. Topics will include the psychological effects of aging, such as cognitive decline, late-life depression, and changes in social roles. The session will focus on strategies for supporting mental health and well-being in older women.
Women’s Mental Health in the Workplace
This session will investigate mental health issues faced by women in professional environments. It will cover topics such as workplace stress, gender discrimination, and work-life balance. The session will also explore strategies for creating supportive work environments and addressing mental health concerns in the workplace.
Scientific Highlights
- Mental Health
- Women’s Mental Health
- Psychology
- Autism
- Stress, Anxiety and Depression
- Psychotherapy and Counseling Psychology
- Behavioral Health and Bullying
- Suicide and Self Harm
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Neurology and Neurological Disorder
- Addiction
- Obesity and Eating Disorder
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Obsessive Compulsive disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Personality Disorder
- Child Abuse