How to Find Women’s Mental Health Treatment

Hannah Bingler LPC, LAC.

Clinical Director

I received my Masters in Counseling from the University of Denver in 2020. I have worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and private practice. I use a holistic approach rooted in psychodynamic therapy. I am familiar with CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Reality Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Person-centered approaches. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy and use it regularly to address issues that clients present with. I work with my clients to help them understand and address the roots of their presenting problems.

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Women experience poor mental health disproportionately to men. 1 in 5 women in the US has had a mental health disorder such as anxiety and depression, compared to 1 in 8 men [1].

Mental health for both sexes is important and requires effective care. The reality, though, is that women can struggle more with mental health because of violence and abuse, particularly domestic and sexual abuse. Women who have experienced these forms of abuse are more likely to have anxiety, a depressive disorder or a post-traumatic disorder (PTSD) [2].

Treatment for women’s mental health is necessary and accessible. These steps can help you get to the care you deserve and find stability sooner.

Understand That You Need Support

The first step to finding the right care is recognizing that you need support, and for what type of mental health challenge.

Many women normalize symptoms of mental health, attributing feelings and thoughts to hormonal changes, stress or caregiving responsibilities. Denying or delaying the need for mental health treatment can mean that symptoms worsen and can manifest into physical conditions.

Acknowledging that your mental health is suffering is an incredibly strong act. Signs that you may need mental health support include [3]:

Feelings of hopelessness
Low mood and energy
Heightened anxiety
Changes in appetite/weight gain or loss
Insomnia or oversleeping
Substance abuse (alcohol, drugs)
Muscle/joint aches with no apparent cause
Digestive problems
Reclusive behaviors (preferring to spend time alone)
Angry outbursts
Suicidal thoughts

Research Women’s Mental Health Options

There are many mental health facilities, professionals, and tools that are designed specifically for women’s mental health. The majority are tailored toward women’s needs and consider women’s unique biological and social factors — meaning that treatment is effective and compassionate.

Researching possible options could involve searching online, speaking with your health insurance provider, asking a doctor for recommendations or contacting women-dedicated healthcare organizations.

As you move forward with your research, some useful questions to keep in mind about your findings are:

Do they have licensed, mental health professionals leading the treatment?
Does the information they provide (on their website, on the phone) answer questions you have? Do you trust/feel reassured by their messaging?
What experience do they have helping women with mental health?
Do they treat the mental health condition(s) you are currently experiencing? What therapeutic approaches do they use?
Do they align with/accommodate your cultural background, identity or stage of life?
Do they accept your insurance provider?
How soon can you begin treatment with them?

Remember that if you feel overwhelmed by research, you can ask family, friends or mental health support networks to find the information for you. Good resources include:

Evaluate the Quality of Treatment

Once you have found treatment options that appeal to you, take some time to confirm that the quality of the treatment you’re looking at is high. Quality refers to the outcomes, processes, and safety of the care.

You can get a sense of the quality by:

Reading reviews/testimonials about the treatment center
Researching the therapies they use to confirm that they are backed by scientific evidence
Speaking to the admissions team and asking specific questions
Asking for general data about patient outcomes (the number of people who successfully complete programs, how many people return etc.)
Looking at credentials, certifications, and awards they have received
Checking if they have accommodations for people with disabilities and diverse needs

Check-In With Your Personal Priorities

Any treatment you seek for mental health should be tailored to you. You should feel reassured and comforted by the care that you’re going to receive; and where possible, feel like the care aligns with your priorities and preferences.

For example you may want to prioritize:

A treatment center close to your home
A mental health program that includes aftercare
Therapy that integrates your family/personal support systems
Women-led treatment
Flexible program timing to suit your routine and responsibilities
Being close to nature
Treatment with/without medication

These considerations can help you really narrow down the mental health treatment that benefits you most. If you’re not sure what your priorities are right now, speak to the facility’s admissions team and ask them what other women with similar mental health needs to yours have specified before starting treatment.

Empathetic, Effective Mental Health Care at Colorado Mental Health Services

At Colorado Mental Health Services, we provide compassionate and evidence-based care for women struggling with mental health conditions. Our team of highly trained and experienced mental health professionals personalize treatment to you, helping gently work through anxiety, unresolved trauma, and complex emotional challenges.

Our treatment center is located in Lakewood, CO, and has state-of-the-art facilities to support you as you work toward mental peace and stability.

What you’re facing right now isn’t forever. We’re here to relieve your mental load and get you back to balanced living.

FAQs

How do you define mental health?

Mental health refers to a person’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It supports a person’s ability to function in daily life and impacts how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. Just like physical health, mental health has to be nurtured regularly. It’s also possible to become mentally unwell — disorders like anxiety and depression are examples of mental health illnesses.

What helps women’s mental health?

Taking care of mental health requires a combination of daily habits such as exercise, a good diet, emotional support, and sleep. Therapy, mindfulness, and meditation have also been proven to benefit mental health.

For women specifically, mental health challenges are more common than among men. Mental health treatment that involves Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Group Therapy can help by identifying negative thought patterns, regulating emotions, and improving communication and relationship-building.

Mental health care should always be tailored to the person seeking help.

What are the most common mental health disorders for women?

Women disproportionately report experiencing depression, anxiety, and eating disorders compared to men. There are also some mental health conditions that only affect women due to hormonal changes and other biological factors.

There are many reasons why women are more prone to mental health disorders. Domestic and sexual abuse against women is a primary reason. Women who have experienced these forms of abuse are more likely to have anxiety, a depressive disorder or a post-traumatic disorder (PTSD).

What are the warning signs of a mental health crisis?

Changes in appetite and sleep, big emotional shifts, social withdrawal, and angry outbursts are all signs of an onset mental health crisis. Lower productivity, irritability, and a loss of interest in things that once brought someone joy are signs too.

Recognizing the warning signs of a mental health crisis is essential to help someone stay safe and get the treatment they deserve, as soon as possible.

What is the best treatment for mental health?

There’s no one-size-fits-all treatment for mental health. Care should be tailored to each person depending on their mental health history, needs, and goals.

Treatment centers offering programs for women’s mental health tend to offer a combination of evidence-backed therapies, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), and wellness activities to gently and effectively support women suffering with their mental health.

Anyone considering treatment for mental health should research their options, evaluate the quality of care, and speak with the admissions team to answer any questions before committing to a program.

What happens when mental illness goes untreated?

Untreated mental health can be debilitating — it can lead to trouble interacting and functioning in daily life, difficulties maintaining a job, and cause problems in relationships. There can be a physical toll, too. Untreated mental health can manifest in physical conditions, including bodily aches and pains and digestive issues.

In serious cases, deteriorating mental health increases the risk of self-harm, outward harm, and suicide.

Sources

[1] NHS England. (September 2016). Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey: Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing, England, 2014. Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey: Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing, England. digital.nhs.uk

[2] Schouler-Ocak, M. (September 2022). The Impact of Violence and Abuse on Mental Health of Women – Current Data. European Psychiatry. PubMed Central.

[3] National Institute of Mental Health. (April 2024). Women and Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov

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