Understanding women’s mental health over a lifetime
When you have good mental health, you can enjoy all life has to offer. You may perform better at work and your relationships will likely be stronger and more fulfilling. At Baylor Scott & White, all our primary care and women’s health providers are dedicated to helping you live well every day.
Depression
Depression is the most common mental health condition in women. It affects twice as many women in their lifetimes than men and can occur for many reasons, from your family history to your hormones and brain chemistry. However, many women can overcome depression with treatment.
Anxiety
Women experience anxiety twice as much as men do. The types of anxiety that women are likely to experience include:
- Generalized anxiety disorder: Constant worrying or feelings of dread that disrupt your daily life
- Panic disorder: Sudden periods of intense fear even though you aren’t in danger
- Phobias: Fear of situations, spaces or objects that pose no real threat
- Social anxiety: Feelings of extreme anxiety around social situations and interactions with others
As with depression, you can find relief from anxiety with professional help.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Women are twice as likely as men to develop PTSD. Although often associated with traumatic events such as war, PTSD can also occur after physical and sexual trauma, natural disasters, car accidents, and other significant, upsetting events.
A mental health professional can help you process a traumatic event and address your unique PTSD symptoms.
Eating disorders
The vast majority of people with eating disorders are women. These conditions, which often run in families, focus on food restriction (anorexia nervosa and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder), binge eating, and binging and purging (bulimia).
Treatments can help you address an eating disorder by focusing on your eating habits and moods and by addressing related or underlying causes.
Postpartum depression
According to the Office on Women’s Health, postpartum depression affects approximately 1 in 8 new mothers during the year after childbirth.
Many women try to hide symptoms of postpartum depression, feeling embarrassed or ashamed, but seeing a mental health professional who specializes in postpartum depression can help you feel better, as well as help keep your baby healthy.
Fertility and mental health
Struggling with infertility can cause women and men alike to experience anxiety, depression and grief. Roughly half of all women experiencing infertility develop depression.
Seeking help could improve your mental wellness and your chances of conceiving. Research has shown that women with infertility-related depression are less likely to seek out infertility care.
Body image and mental health
Many women feel self-conscious about how they look, and women are more likely than men to struggle with body image issues. Having a negative body image can increase the risk of developing an eating disorder or depression, and it can lead to body dysmorphic disorder, a serious but treatable mental illness.
Menopause
Certain mental health conditions that impact women are related to changes in hormone levels, and menopause is no exception. You may notice symptoms of depression during perimenopause, the months and years leading up to menopause. Sometimes, these symptoms are caused by hormone fluctuations but can also be caused by life events.
Talk to your women’s health specialist if you’re feeling depressed. Medications, talk therapy and hormone therapy may help.
Our women’s mental health services
At Baylor Scott & White, you can access many mental healthcare treatment options and services. These include:
Biofeedback
This treatment aims to teach you to better manage automatic body functions, such as breathing, heart rate and muscle tension.
Your biofeedback therapist attaches sensors to your body that detect bodily changes, such as pulse or brain-wave patterns. Your mental health specialist can help you identify these changes and learn appropriate ways to react.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
CBT is a common type of talk therapy proven to be effective for many mental health conditions. CBT focuses on changing negative thinking patterns so you can respond to challenges more effectively.
Hospital telepsychiatry
Our comprehensive telepsychiatry program provides highly experienced psychiatrists for virtual appointments.
Hypnosis
Also called hypnotherapy, hypnosis is a focused, meditative state during which a therapist works with you to help alleviate symptoms of anxiety or other conditions.
Individual and group therapy
You may participate in individual or group therapy or a combination of both.
Group therapy involves meeting in a group of approximately five to 15 people led by a psychologist. Many people benefit from the support of others, which helps them realize they are not alone.
Medications
Many people benefit from medications for depression and anxiety, such as antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs, mood stabilizers and others.
Members of your care team will work together to determine the right course of medication for your needs.
Psychiatric evaluations
You will meet with an experienced psychiatrist who will talk to you and help determine the cause of your symptoms and an appropriate course of treatment.
Find a location near you
At Baylor Scott & White, you have access to compassionate, expert care for a wide range of mental health issues. We help you find care at a location that fits your needs. We offer several locations across North and Central Texas.
Geode Health - McKinney
1880 N Stonebridge Dr Ste 230, McKinney, TX, 75071
Geode Health - Prosper
1400 N Coit Rd Ste 1704, McKinney, TX, 75071
Geode Health - Allen
610 S Watters Rd Ste 130, Allen, TX, 75013
- Monday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geode Health - Richardson
3009 E. Renner Rd Ste 120, Richardson, TX, 75082
Geode Health - South Frisco
5899 Preston Rd Bldg 9, Ste 901 & 902, Frisco, TX, 75034
- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hope Clinic of Garland
800 S 6th St Ste 100, Garland, TX, 75040
Baylor Scott & White Behavioral Health Services at The Star
3800 Gaylord Pkwy Ste 820, Frisco, TX, 75034
- Monday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Geode Health - Plano Coit
1708 Coit Rd Ste 210, Plano, TX, 75075
- Monday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geode Health - Frisco
3140 Legacy Dr Ste 130, Frisco, TX, 75034
Geode Health - Lake Highlands
11882 Greenville Ave Ste B101, Dallas, TX, 75243
Geode Health - East Dallas
1015 N. Carroll Ave Ste 104, Dallas, TX, 75204
Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health
3500 Gaston Ave , Dallas, TX, 75246
Baylor Scott & White Medical Psychology Consultants - Dallas
3417 Gaston Ave 9th floor, Ste 920, Dallas, TX, 75246
- Monday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Wednesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Geode Health - Flower Mound
777 International Pkwy Ste 260, Flower Mound, TX, 75022
- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geode Health - Southlake
950 E State Hwy 114 Ste 160, Southlake, TX, 76092
Geode Health - Keller
768 Bandit Trl , Keller, TX, 76248
- Monday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geode Health - Midlothian
610 Uptown Blvd Ste 2000, Cedar Hill, TX, 75104
Geode Health - Mansfield
2401 Calender Rd Ste 105, Mansfield, TX, 76063
- Monday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geode Health - Fort Worth
1701 River Run Rd Ste 1118, Fort Worth, TX, 76107
- Monday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Specialty Clinic - Waco Hillcrest
120 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Bldg II, Ste 101, Waco, TX, 76712
- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Waco
7700 Fish Pond Rd , Waco, TX, 76710
- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Bryan Boonville
748 N Earl Rudder Fwy , Bryan, TX, 77802
- Monday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - College Station University Drive
1700 University Dr E , College Station, TX, 77840
- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's at Baylor Scott & White Clinic - College Station University Drive
1700 University Dr E East Entrance 15, First Floor, Desk P, College Station, TX, 77840
- Monday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geode Health - College Station
511 University Dr E Ste 210, College Station, TX, 77840
Geode Health - Waco
13701 Woodway Dr Ste 624, Woodway, TX, 76712
Geode Health - Montrose
4119 Montrose Blvd Ste 230, Houston, TX, 77006
- Monday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geode Health - Stafford
12603 Southwest Fwy Ste 510, Stafford, TX, 77477
- Monday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Santa Fe
1402 W Ave H , Temple, TX, 76504
- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Monday: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Wednesday: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Thursday: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Friday: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Baylor Scott & White Center for Diagnostic Medicine - Temple
1605 S 31st St , Temple, TX, 76508
Baylor Scott & White Mental Health Clinic - Temple
810 W Avenue U , Temple, TX, 76508
- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
2401 S 31st St , Temple, TX, 76508
Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Specialty Clinic - Temple
1901 SW H K Dodgen Loop , Temple, TX, 76502
Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center - Temple
1901 SW H K Dodgen Loop , Temple, TX, 76502
Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Clinic - Belton
1009 Arbor Park , Belton, TX, 76513
- Monday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Tuesday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Wednesday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Thursday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Friday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Killeen
3801 Scott and White Dr , Killeen, TX, 76543
- Monday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Tuesday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Wednesday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Thursday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Friday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Saturday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Georgetown
4945 Williams Dr , Georgetown, TX, 78633
- Monday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Geode Health - Georgetown
5353 Williams Dr Ste 105, Georgetown, TX, 78633
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Round Rock 425 University
425 University Blvd , Round Rock, TX, 78665
- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's at Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Round Rock 425 University
425 University Blvd Floor 3, Round Rock, TX, 78665
- Monday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Tuesday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Wednesday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Thursday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Friday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Specialties at Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Round Rock 425 University
425 University Blvd , Round Rock, TX, 78665
Geode Health - Pflugerville
201 N Heatherwilde Blvd Ste 304, Pflugerville, TX, 78660
Geode Health - Round Rock
7200 Wyoming Springs Dr Ste 1600, Round Rock, TX, 78681
- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geode Health - Cedar Park
1603 Medical Pkwy Ste 230, Cedar Park, TX, 78613
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Cedar Park
910 E Whitestone Blvd , Cedar Park, TX, 78613
- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Monday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Geode Health - Leander
800 Crystal Falls Pkwy Bldg 9, Leander, TX, 78641
- Monday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geode Health - North Austin
9442 N Capital of Texas Hwy Ste 500, Austin, TX, 78759
Geode Health - Westlake
7000 Bee Caves Rd Ste 325, Austin, TX, 78746
- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geode Health - South Austin
7500 Rialto Blvd Ste 250, Austin, TX, 78735