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The Mind-Body Connection
From your first period to postpartum recovery, from birth control side effects to the chaos of perimenopause—your body is constantly evolving. And those changes? They don’t just affect how you feel physically—they impact your mental health, too. Yet most women were never taught just how connected the two really are.
That’s why Rescripted and BetterHelp joined forces to explore the powerful link between women’s physical and mental health. We surveyed our readers, gathered real stories, and brought in expert insight—to offer support, validation, and real ideas for change.
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Download NowBalancing Act: Hormones and Mental Health
From the emotional rollercoaster of puberty and PMS to the mood swings of pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause, our responses reveal how hormonal fluctuations can deeply impact mental health—yet often go unrecognized or misunderstood.
78% say their mental health is suffering because of physical challenges
Plot Twist: Your Body Impacts Your Mind
Mental and physical health are deeply connected—especially during your menstrual cycle. Mood swings, anxiety, and stress can worsen cramps, fatigue, and bloating. It's not all in your head: your mental state can actually change how your body feels.
Only 16% of women say they prioritize physical health over mental health, but that's what we're conditioned to more regularly treat.
Invisible Grief: TTC & Depression
Trying to conceive can bring deep emotional pain—especially when it takes longer than expected. From monthly heartbreak to fertility treatments and loss, many face grief, anxiety, and depression that often goes unseen—even by friends, family, and doctors.
Only 58% of women occasionally talk to their doctors about their mental health
The Midlife Mind Shift
Hot flashes, brain fog, mood swings—yep, it’s perimenopause. Estrogen starts fluctuating between ages 35 and 55, triggering hormonal chaos that feels like puberty in reverse. Many women say they were blindsided by the emotional rollercoaster.
88% say their overall health would improve if they had easy and affordable access to quality mental health care
Balancing Act: Hormones and Mental Health
Let’s talk about hormones — and not in that weird, outdated “teenage mood swings” way that people like to joke about. If you’ve ever...
From high costs and insurance confusion to a lack of hormone-informed providers, women told us the system often falls short. Many struggle to find the time for therapy between work, caregiving, and life responsibilities. Others face stigma or feel dismissed when physical symptoms impact their emotional health.
But we also found reasons to be hopeful: telehealth platforms like BetterHelp, online communities like Rescripted, and women-led startups are reimagining care—making it more inclusive, flexible, and aligned with women’s real lives. Get matched with a BetterHelp therapist and receive 20% off your first month.