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Living with a mental health condition

Living with a mental health condition

Women with mental health conditions face unique challenges. A mental health condition can make hormonal changes during your menstrual cycle and pregnancy worse. Some mental health conditions can make it harder to get pregnant. Living with a mental health condition also means knowing how to care for all aspects of your life. This includes knowing how you are protected under law at your job. You can learn ways to live well with and treat a mental health condition to lead a full life.