Women’s Mental Health – Articles & Learning

Gentle Articles for Women’s Mental Health

Mental Health Articles & Learning

Here you’ll find a curated collection of articles that explore different aspects of women’s mental health: hormonal changes and cycles, anxiety, depression, trauma, body image, work stress, relationships and parenting, and more.

Everything is written in a calm, neurodivergent-friendly way and broken into “small chunk” sections so you can pause, breathe, and come back whenever you need.

Content note: Some articles gently mention topics such as trauma, loss, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. You can pause at any time. If you need immediate support, please use your local crisis helplines or visit the Support & Services Directory.

How to use this page

This space is designed so you can dip in and out at your own pace:

Use the search bar to look up specific topics or feelings.
Tap the topic chips below to jump into a theme that feels most relevant today.
Scroll through the article cards and open one at a time — you don’t have to read everything.
Take breaks, grab a drink, or visit a calm corner page or colouring sheet whenever you need.

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Try words like burnout, PMDD, relationships, self-worth, or postpartum.

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Hormones & cycles Anxiety & stress Depression & mood Trauma, PTSD & grief Relationships & parenting Work, study & burnout

Hormones & Cycles

Understanding Hormones, PMDD & Mood

How shifting hormones can impact mood, energy and concentration — plus gentle tools for tracking patterns and talking with health professionals.

Anxiety & Stress

Anxiety, Overwhelm & Nervous System Care

Articles about panic, worry, sensory overload and burnout, including gentle grounding tools and ND-friendly coping ideas.

Depression & Mood

Low Mood, Postpartum & Seasonal Changes

Exploring different types of depression, postpartum experiences and seasonal mood shifts, with validation and ideas for support.

Trauma & PTSD

Trauma, Safety & Healing at Your Pace

Gentle education about trauma responses, triggers and safety plans, written with lots of pauses, content notes and calm corners.

Relationships & Parenting

Relationships, Parenting & Support Circles

Articles on communication, boundaries, parenting while ND, and building support networks that honour your pace and needs.

Work & Burnout

Work, Study, Burnout & Rest

Navigating workplaces, study loads, masking and burnout, with practical adjustments, scripts and ND-friendly planning ideas.