Recognizing women's common mental health problems: the earthquake assessment model

Area of Science:

• Reproductive endocrinology and mental health.
• Women's health nursing and psychiatric disorders.

Background:

• Reproductive events can trigger or worsen mood and anxiety disorders in women.
• Hormonal fluctuations, neurotransmitters, and stress impact women's mental health.
• Early identification of mental health issues is crucial for women.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide nurses with a mental health assessment model for women.
• To describe common mood and anxiety disorders in women.
• To discuss management and referral strategies for nurses.

Main Methods:

• Literature review on reproductive events and mental health.
• Description of a mental health assessment model for nurses.
• Overview of common mood and anxiety disorders.

Main Results:

• A model for mental health assessment in women is presented.
• Key mood and anxiety disorders relevant to women's reproductive health are described.
• Practical management and referral guidelines are discussed.

Conclusions:

• Nurses are vital in identifying mental health disorders in women.
• The provided model and strategies can improve nursing care.
• Addressing mental health during reproductive life stages is essential.