"It’s Not All in Your Head: Mental Illness in Women of A Certain Age." - Part 2

According to an AI Overview, in 2023, an estimated 26.4% of women in the U.S. had some type of mental illness in the past year, compared to 19.7% of men. Women are also twice as likely to be diagnosed with mood disorders, such as depression. Furthermore, women are more likely to experience anxiety disorders, such as panic disorder and specific phobias.  This episode takes examines the stats, discusses the contributing factors, and offers suggestions for holistic wellness and healing.

Keywords & Terms:

 

Healthy Aging

Healthspan

Brain aging

FAB Five

Menopause

Women’s Health

About The Host:

 

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery.  This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit approach to beauty and incorporates wellness, integrative nutrition, functional aesthetics, and complementary medicine.  

Dr. Madhere’s approach to optimal outcomes in plastic surgery is through a lens of wellness, and is grounded in science and backed by ivy league medical study, research, and extensive surgical training.  View her menu of services at ElementsandGraces.com.  Consultations are available in-office, virtually, and online via Click-lift.com.  

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About This Podcast:

 

As a creative outlet and means to broaden the perspective on the “spectrum of beauty,” 

Dr. Madhere created Forever F.A.B., a podcast dedicated to Fashion, the Art of living well (i.e., wellness), and all things Beauty.  Visit ForeverFABpodcast.com for past and new episodes: https://www.foreverfabpodcast.com/ . 

 

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Links:

 

https://www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/menopause-and-mental-health

 

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/gut-microbiome-likely-influences-neurodegenerative-disorders-2025a10007wv

 

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-03483-9 

 

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