Illumination Women’s Health Blog
The Mind Matters - Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder in Women
Many women notice changes in mood, focus, or emotional resilience during the winter months. This blog post explores how Seasonal Affective Disorder, hormones, and life demands intersect — and why these shifts are more common than many realize.
The Mind Matters - ADHD in Women and Hormones
ADHD is often thought of as a condition primarily affecting young children (often young boys), but this view overlooks a crucial group who also suffer from ADHD: Women! ADHD in women is a complex condition, and hormonal fluctuations can significantly influence the experience of symptoms. Whether it’s the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, or menopause, these hormonal changes can impact a woman’s ability to focus, manage tasks, and regulate emotions.
The Mind Matters – You’re Just Being Emotional
Many of us have had people say “You’re just being emotional!” While it may be true that we are being emotional, it doesn’t mean we should ignore it, just hope it gets better on its own or let it define us. Read our latest blog post on mental health in menopausal women and understand the connection between the role of hormones in mental health.