A new report on women's mental health is available at no charge from the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Office on Women's
Health. The report, titled "Action Steps for Improving Women's Mental
Health," brings together research findings, resources, products, and
tools on women's mental health issues and explores the role gender plays in
diagnosing, treating, and coping with mental illness. Also, the report
outlines specific action steps for policymakers, health care providers,
researchers, and others to take in an effort to address the burden of mental
illness on women's lives and increase their capacity for recovery.