Women’s Mental Health

Mental health is increasingly recognized as an important part of someone’s overall well-being. As we better understand mental health, it has been found that many issues present differently across genders and sexes.

women’s mental health is often dismissed, ignored, and minimized. This page is designed to address the very real mental health problems women experience, educate the public, and highlight the treatment that we offer.

At Integrative Psych, we have expert, empathetic care that is appreciative of the unique aspects of womanhood, allowing our female patients to feel understood, empowered, and appreciated.

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Raising Awareness

1 in 5 women report experiencing a mental health condition - this is due to a combination of hormonal shifts, cultural expectations, and biological predispositions.
Women’s Mental Health Month serves as a reminder of the importance of gender-informed treatment. It is celebrated in the month of May. This is intended to reduce stigma, boost awareness, and encourage advocation.
Prevalence of Common Mental Health Problems in Women

2X

More likely than men to have

- Anxiety Disorders
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Attempted Suicide

List of Internalized Symptoms:
- Hopelessness
- Sleep-Related Issues
- Drastic Appetite or Weight Change
- Excessive Worry
- Persistent Headaches
- Extremely High/Low Moods
- Social Isolation

Symptom Presentation

Women have more internalized symptoms than men, whose symptoms tend to be more external.

Female-Specific Struggles
Reproductive Transitions:
Hormonal Changes Can Impact Mental Health
Menstruation
   Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
      - Therapy PMS
      - PMS supplements
   Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
      - PMDD self-care
      - PMDD test or screen
      - PMDD vs. PMS
Perinatal Period: time before & after pregnancy
- SSRI Pregnancy
- Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs): impacts 1 in 5 mothers
     - Edinburgh Perinatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
- Postpartum Psychosis (PPP)
- Miscarriage/Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
- Infertility
Menopause
- Perimenopausal Depression: drastic hormonal decline impacts mood
Chronic Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
    - PCOS self-care
    - PCOS supplements
- Endometriosis
- Uterine fibroids

Women & Addiction

Research shows women require less drugs over a shorter amount of time to become equally as addicted as men.

Gender-Based Trauma
20% of women are exposed to sexual violence in their lifetime
  - Social expectations & gender norms
  - Marginalization of single mothers and teen mothers
  - General feeling of shame and self-doubt
Cancer & Neuroimmunology
- Gynecological cancers
- Breast cancer
- Psychoneuroimmunology
- Transgenerational psychiatry
Sleep
Q: How many hours of sleep do women need?

A: Women need more sleep than men. 8-9 hours is ideal, but it depends on the individual.

Integrative Psych Supports
Women’s Mental Health

Initial Consultation and Assessment

The journey begins with a comprehensive mental health assessment, led by our expert team, including Dr. Ryan Sultan. This initial assessment ensures we understand the uniqueness of each patient’s medical history, and treatment goals. With this, we then create a tailored, evidence-based care plan.

Personalized Treatment Plan Development

Based on the initial assessment, our team collaborates to design a personalized treatment plan targeting each person. This plan outlines specific therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), aligning with the patient’s unique needs and goals, ensuring comprehensive and effective treatment.

Introduction to Therapeutic Approaches

Patients are introduced to evidence-based therapeutic approaches that are proven to be effective. This would look like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with a strong emphasis on Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP). Our team provides detailed explanations and sets expectations, ensuring that patients feel informed and supported.

Implementation of Therapy Sessions

Regular therapy sessions begin, following the individualized treatment plan. Our therapists, who are experienced in treating, work closely with patients to address their intrusive thoughts and ritualistic behaviors using the most suitable techniques. Sessions are scheduled consistently to ensure progression, symptom reduction, and effectiveness.

Medication Management

For patients whose care includes medication, Dr. Ryan Sultan and our team provide careful prescription management. This includes selected choosing the appropriate medication, such as SSRIs used for depression, monitoring their effectiveness, and adjusting dosages as needed to optimize therapeutic outcomes and support long-term symptom relief.

Patient Education and Empowerment

We emphasize the importance of education, empowering them with knowledge about their condition, along with its symptoms, triggers, and treatment. This step includes providing resources, coping strategies, and self-care techniques to enhance the effectiveness of therapy and support overall well-being.

Ongoing Evaluation and Support

Our commitment to our patients extends beyond the initial stages of treatment. We conduct ongoing evaluations to monitor symptom reduction, track responsiveness to ERP and medication, and adjust the treatment plan as needed. Ongoing appointments and follow-ups ensure that the patient feels continuous support throughout their journey to mental health wellness.

Dr. Ryan Sultan, MD Senior Psychiatrist at Integrative Psych

Meet The Founder

Dr. Sultan, son of psychiatrist, is a dual board certified mental health physician who has made it his life’s mission to explore, learn and practice the many treatments for the mind and its troubles.

Dr. Sultan’s path has led him to extensive training in therapies ranging from meditation and mindfulness to practical cognitive behavioral therapy and deep psychodynamic therapy. As a physician, he has explored how classical and innovative medical treatments can foster healing of the mind as well as personal growth.

These extensive ranges of therapies can be effective for many individuals, however they often take years to get results and many individuals hit walls in their treatment—getting only limited benefits.

Dr. Sultan founded Integrative Psych to push past the barriers of traditional mental health treatment by using naturally derived compounds in conjunction with conventional treatments such as medications, lifestyle interventions and psychotherapy to heal the pain and struggles in our minds beyond what traditional mental health treatments can accomplish.


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