National Women's Health Week - May 10–16, 2009
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2009 Women's Mental Health Report
A report that brings together the most recent research, resources, products, and tools on mental health issues in women and explores the role gender plays in diagnosing, treating, and coping with mental illness. It also points to resilience and social support systems as key factors in overcoming mental illness.
The 10th annual National Women's Health Week kicked off on Mother's Day, May 10, 2009 and was celebrated until May 16,
2009. National Women's Checkup Day was Monday, May 11, 2009. The eight-week Woman
Challenge, an online physical activity program, started May 10, 2009.
National Women's Health Week is a weeklong health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health (OWH). National Women's Health Week empowers women to make their health a top priority. With the theme "It's Your Time," the nationwide initiative encourages women to take simple steps for a longer, healthier, and happier life. During National Women's Health Week, communities, businesses, government, health organizations, and other groups work together to educate women about steps they can take to improve their physical and mental health and lower their risks of certain diseases. Important steps include:
For partnership opportunities, please contact:
Elizabeth Osborn
Phone: (202) 842-3600 ext. 257
E-mail: eosborn@hagersharp.com
Content last updated June 18, 2009.
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