Hormones Archives

An exhausted father holds his baby who yawns but won't sleep

September 5, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Will Courtenay, PhD

We tend to connect PPD with the person who gives birth, but it can happen to either parent. “I felt helpless as a man and as a father,” says Nate Evans Jr.

Topics:

Depression Disorders Families Hormones Men Parents Postpartum Pregnancy

Outline of a collection of women from the shoulder up

Women and mental health

August 14, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Women face unique mental health concerns that are often overlooked or misunderstood. Learn more about these challenges and how to find support.

Topics:

Aging Gender Hormones Identity Parents Self-Care Women

Illustration of a man with images of himself in different moods surrounding him

How hormones affect your mental health

August 14, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Your hormones are always in flux, which affects your mental and physical health. Find out how to keep yours balanced for a healthier mind and body.

Topics:

Aging Brain Gender Hormones LGBTQIA+ Men Menopause Menstruation Mind-Body Moods Self-Care Stress Wellness Women

Men and mental health

August 3, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

From an early age, men are socially conditioned to avoid expressing their emotions. Learn how to recognize and address men’s mental health challenges.

Topics:

Aging Gender Hormones Identity Men Self-Care

A man and woman stand on a balcony cuddling, she is wrapped in a blanket

Sex, intimacy, and mental health

July 31, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Safe, consensual sex between adults is a normal, healthy part of life. Learn more about approaching sex and intimacy with your mental health in mind.

Topics:

Dating Hormones Intimacy LGBTQIA+ Sex Sexual Behaviors Sexuality