412 Mental Health
Chapter 27
In this chapter:
Self-esteem
414
Common Causes of Mental Health Problems
Stress in daily life
Loss and death
Changes in a woman’s life and community
Trauma
Physical problems
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Common Mental Health Problems for Women
419
Depression
419
Anxiety
420
Reactions to trauma
420
Physical changes and disease caused by stress 421
Helping Yourself and Helping Others
Personal coping skills
Helping relationships
Exercises for learning how to help
Exercises for healing mental health problems
Helping women with reactions to trauma
Helping someone who wants to kill herself
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Mental Illness (Psychosis)
432
Ways to Improve Your Community’s Mental Health 433
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