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Women’s Mental Health Care: A Historical Perspective & Progress

Lightwork

The connection between advocating for women’s rights and raising awareness about mental health became clear through the stories of influential suffragettes. Lucy Burns documented the emotional suffering of fellow suffragettes who endured force-feeding and solitary confinement.

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MAHA Report: 3 Takeaways for the ADHD Community

ADDitude

Research dating back more than 40 years has documented the positive impact of ADHD treatment on specific symptoms like inattention and hyperactivity, and on life expectancy overall. The reports claim that stimulant medication use does not improve outcomes long-term is also false.