Health & Wellness
Women and girls in Indiana experience medical bias, unequal treatment and significant disparities in access to physical and mental health services.
Additionally, social determinants of health - such as education access and quality, neighborhood and built environment, social and community context, and economic stability - impact the availability and affordability of services, regardless of whether you live in a rural or urban community in Indiana.
In a time when the federal government defunds research, healthcare costs continue to rise, accessibility decreases, and public health policies disregard science and medical professionals, women’s long-term health and wellness are at risk.
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Together, we can combat discrimination within the healthcare system and increase access and affordability to healthcare.
Mental Health
Mental health is crucial for overall well-being, influencing how we think, feel, and act, and plays a significant role in our ability to handle stress, relate to others, and make decisions.
Accessing mental health services can be challenging. There is bias in mental health assessment and intervention, and limited available options in most communities due to a lack of providers.
Breast Cancer
Breaking down barriers to early detection and diagnosis is essential to ensuring more women get annual breast screenings and know their personal risk of developing breast cancer.
The needs of women diagnosed with breast cancer are multifaceted, encompassing physical, emotional, and sexual health. Addressing these needs requires a comprehensive approach, including fertility impacts, parenting issues, and long-term treatment effects
Substance Abuse
Women face unique challenges when it comes to substance use and recovery. Emotional strain, family responsibilities, trauma, or past relationships often play a central role in the development of addiction. Treatment for women should go beyond the substance itself and focus on creating a safe, supportive space where healing can happen at every level.
Health & Wellness Resources
Mental Health and Public
Policy Brief
Women & Aging
Research Brief
Frequent Physical Distress
Women By State