Women’s Mental Health

The Women’s Mental Health Program serves adult women age 18 and older who may be experiencing:

• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (psychiatric symptoms related to the menstrual cycle)
• Hormonal contraceptives and psychiatric medication interactions
• Psychiatric symptoms associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome
• Pre-conception mental health concerns (effect of mental illness and/or psychiatric medications on pregnancy)
• Psychiatric illness during pregnancy
• Postpartum depression and other psychiatric disorders
• Psychiatric medication usage during lactation
• Psychiatric complications of fertility treatment and the psychological impact of infertility
• Psychological impact of pregnancy loss
• Psychiatric symptoms associated with menopause and the interplay between psychological and physiological symptoms in menopause
• Hormone replacement Therapy (HRT) and psychiatric medication interactions
• Psychosocial stressors affecting women at all ages such as pregnancy, motherhood, balancing work and family, relationships, loss of a child or loved one, aging parents, empty nest syndrome and self-image issues

Lindner Center of HOPE Women’s Mental Health Program Facts

• Appointments may be made with Lindner Center of HOPE Women’s Mental Health Program’s treatment team members via Lindner Center Professional Associates at 513-536-HOPE (4673).
• Specialists provide comprehensive diagnostic assessments, consultations, medication management, and psychotherapy services.
• The Women’s Mental Health Program serves adult women age 18 and older who may be experiencing mental health issues and concerns related to:
  • The Menstrual Cycle
  • Pregnancy
  • Fertility issues/treatment
  • Menopause

At Lindner Center of HOPE, we understand that dealing with the financial implications of mental illness can be difficult. That is why we are here to help. Together we can work through your financial obligations, insurance questions and payment options.

Payment for all services is due at the time of service, and patients can receive assistance with submitting claims for reimbursement according to the details of their benefit plan. Fees vary by clinician and specialty.

When are women at a higher risk of mental health issues?

A woman’s natural reproductive lifecycle represents higher risk of onset of mental health issues as physical changes, hormonal fluctuations and life-altering events cause natural highs and lows.

What are possible issues for which a woman might seeks specialized mental health care?

• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (psychiatric symptoms related to the menstrual cycle)
• Hormonal contraceptives and psychiatric medication interactions
• Psychiatric symptoms associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome
• Pre-conception mental health concerns (effect of mental illness and/or psychiatric medications on pregnancy)
• Psychiatric illness during pregnancy
• Postpartum depression and other psychiatric disorders
• Psychiatric medication usage during lactation
• Psychiatric complications of fertility treatment and the psychological impact of infertility
• Psychological impact of pregnancy loss
• Psychiatric symptoms associated with menopause and the interplay between psychological and physiological symptoms in menopause
• Hormone replacement Therapy (HRT) and psychiatric medication interactions
• Psychosocial stressors affecting women at all ages such as pregnancy, motherhood, balancing work and family, relationships, loss of a child or loved one, aging parents, empty nest syndrome and self-image issues

What signs might a woman or her loved one watch out for?

• Symptoms of depression like irritability or too much or too little sleep.
• No longer finding joy in things that once made you happy.
• Anxiety symptoms such as tense muscles, feelings of panic or labored breathing.

How can an appointment with a women’s mental health specialist be made?

Appointments may be made with Lindner Center of HOPE Women’s Mental Health Program’s treatment team members via Lindner Center Professional Associates at 513-536-HOPE (4673).

Who is an appropriate patient for the Women’s Mental Health Program at Lindner Center of HOPE?

• The Women’s Mental Health Program serves adult women age 18 and older who may be experiencing mental health issues and concerns related to:
  • The Menstrual Cycle
  • Pregnancy
  • Fertility issues/treatment
  • Menopause
  • Stress

How do I learn more?

Click here to view weblinks for more information about women’s mental health.

Our leadership teams for women’s health.

Danielle J. Johnson, MD, FAPAChief Medical OfficerLindner Center of HOPE

Mary Jo Pollock, MSN, CNSAdvanced Practice NurseLindner Center of HOPE

Catrina Spicer , LISW-SOutpatient TherapistLindner Center of HOPE

Lorene Walter, MDMedical Director of Mindful Transitions, Adult Partial Hospital ProgramLindner Center of HOPE

Concerned that you or a loved one has postpartum depression? Click here.

Daily Record of Severity of Problems Chart

View WXIX Fox 19 Morning Xtra’s segment on Women’s Mental Health. Click here to see the video.

To read articles about Women’s Mental Health:

• Perinatal Depression Effects Infant Development
• Effectiveness of Mental Health Prevention is Mounting
• Care for the Caregiver
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
• Onset and Exacerbation of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
• Postpartum and Perinatal OCD
• The Management of Depression During Pregnancy
• Depression During and After Pregnancy

Weblinks about Women’s Mental Health

Menstrual Cycle

• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007193.htm
• Hormonal contraceptives and psychiatric medication interactions: http://www.womensmentalhealth.org/posts/interaction-between-birth-control-preparations-and-anti-epileptic-medications/, http://www.womensmentalhealth.org/posts/do-oral-contraceptives-cause-mood-changes/
• Psychiatric symptoms associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome: http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/polycystic-ovary-syndrome.html

Pregnancy

• Pre-conception counseling (effect of mental illness and/or psychiatric medications on pregnancy)
• Psychiatric illness during pregnancy
• Postpartum depression and other psychiatric disorders:
  • Postpartum Progress
  • Depression During & After Pregnancy: A Resource for Women, Their Families, & Friends
• Psychiatric medications during lactation: http://www.motherisk.org/women/index.jsp, http://www.otispregnancy.org , http://www.infantrisk.org
• Depression during pregnancy
• Depression Tool Kit
• HRSA: Depression During and After Pregnancy
• HRSA: Depression During and After Pregnancy-FAQs
• The National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information.

Fertility

• Psychiatric complications of fertility treatment and the psychological impact of infertility: http://www.womensmentalhealth.org/specialty-clinics/infertility-and-mental-health/

Menopause

• Psychiatric symptoms associated with menopause and the interplay between psychological and physiological symptoms in menopause: http://www.menopause.org/Consumers.aspx
• Hormone replacement Therapy (HRT) and psychiatric medication interactions: http://www.nih.gov/PHTindex.htm
• Making the Menopause Experience a Positive One: http://www.menopause.org/menopausepositivepassage.aspx
• Distinguishing Mood Swings and Depression: http://www.menopause.org/moodswings.aspx
• Healthline provides a very comprehensive overview of Menopause as a critical starting point for individuals and/or their loved ones. For more information, click here.

Stress Management

• Psychosocial stressors affecting women at all ages such as pregnancy, motherhood, balancing work and family, relationships, loss of a child or loved one, aging parents, empty nest syndrome and self-image issues: http://www.healthywomen.org/, http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/womenshealth.html, http://www.womenshealthresources.nlm.nih.gov/azindex.html, http://www.womenshealth.gov/