For example, it can take a long time for a woman who is a victim of childhood sexual abuse to establish rapport and trust with a psychotherapist. One of WomenCare's services is educating patients about various insurance plans so they are informed about mental health care options that are most conducive to their needs. Depression and PMS are two of the most common problems among WomenCare patients, Haller says. She will address both issues at the annual UCSF symposium, Women's Health 2000, at the UCSF campus on March 21. The event is open to the public and over 25 women's health topics will be discussed.
Depression makes a person feel hopeless about ever feeling better.
Anti-depressants are the best and most effective PMS treatments, particularly when coupled with an exercise routine and a healthy diet, she says. The clinic currently has three staff members including Judy Eastwood, LCSW, Nancy Kaltreider, MD, and Haller. In addition, four fourth year psychiatric residents work in the clinic as a component of their psychotherapy training. Search Copyright 1998 Regents of the University of California. All rights Reserved.