Women's mental health
Women's Mental Health: You Are Not Alone
You can get through the workday, check in on the people you love, and still feel like you're barely getting by. When someone asks how you're doing, "I'm fine" can feel like the easiest answer. Sometimes you don't have the words yet. Sometimes you're used to being the person everyone else leans on.
How common are mental health concerns among women?
Nearly 1 in 4 adult women in the U.S. experienced a mental illness in the past year. The 2025 National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimated that 23.5% of adult women experienced a mental illness. Behind that number are women who know what it feels like to wonder whether anyone else understands.
Mental health through the many seasons of a woman's life
Anxiety and depression can affect women at any stage of life. During pregnancy, you might feel excited about what's ahead and overwhelmed by how much is changing. In the postpartum months, you might feel lonely or miss parts of your old routine. During perimenopause or menopause, you may be trying to make sense of changes in your mood or sleep while keeping up with work and family. Sometimes there's no obvious transition. You just know you haven't felt like yourself lately.
How do I start talking about my mental health?
You can start with one sentence: "I've been having a harder time than I've let on." You might say it to a friend, a partner, or a therapist. Share what feels comfortable. You can ask someone to listen even while you're still figuring out what kind of help you want.
Where can women find mental health support online?
Femme Health offers virtual mental health care for women, including support for anxiety and depression, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause. Online individual therapy gives you space to talk privately about what you're experiencing. Clinician-led group therapy gives you a chance to connect with other women who understand what you're going through. If you're ready to reach out, we'll start by listening and help you decide what kind of support fits your life right now.