Women’s Issues

Women’s issues include the unique ways women experience life’s challenges and the ways these challenges impact their mental and physical health. A woman may experience certain environmental, biological, and psychosocial challenges distinctive to her gender and these phenomena can have a significant impact on her mental and physical health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), women have a higher prevalence of anxiety and depression. As a result, it is common for a woman to view herself negatively and experience increased vulnerability in many circumstances.