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Women’s mental health and well-being

You balance work, family and your health. You’re awesome. You’re also human — that’s why we’re in this together. Aetna® members have access to a range of mental health options, wherever it’s most convenient.

Resources that work around your schedule

More than one in four women has a mental health condition*, such as depression or anxiety. If you’re feeling the same, you’re not alone. Aetna, a CVS Health® company, offers mental health support options to meet your needs.

  • Virtual support

    Care, wherever you are — it’s a perk of scheduling a virtual therapy visit. To see virtual mental health services available to you, log in to your member website.

  • Care nearby

    Need care close to home or work? Select MinuteClinic® locations offer in-person mental health services. You can also get virtual counseling in most states. For more support options, log in to search providers.

  • More trusted resources

    Resources For Living® can help you with everyday life and living. Get support for work/life balance, caregiving, legal needs, money matters and more.

Women face real mental health challenges at every life stage — and they deserve support

From adolescence to adulthood and beyond, mental health is a journey. Wondering if what you're going through is common among women* your age? We're here to support you.

 

Identity-forming years: Women 18 to 25 years old

  • Relationships and family: Dating, long-term partnerships, breakups and evolving roles with parents and siblings
  • Life changes: Leaving home, managing housing and health care and exploring identity through travel and lifestyle
  • Career: Getting an education, starting jobs or shifting careers and learning financial independence
  • Emotional changes: Managing emotions, stress and relationships, and navigating perinatal or postpartum mental health

The juggle years: Women 25 to 45 years old

  • Parenthood: Becoming a parent, navigating early motherhood and adjusting to new family dynamics
  • Fertility challenges: Facing challenges with conception, going through fertility treatments or making decisions about family planning
  • Perinatal and postpartum mental health: Feeling emotional shifts, depression or anxiety during pregnancy and after childbirth
  • Work-life balance: Managing career demands while raising a family, often with limited time for personal care or rest
  • Transition to perimenopause: Experiencing hormonal changes that may affect mood, sleep and physical health — often starting during this life stage

The sandwich years: Women 45 to 65 years old

  • Physical changes: Experiencing menopause symptoms, shifts in weight and metabolism and increased risks for bone and heart health
  • Family changes: Navigating empty nesting, caregiving, evolving relationships and new family roles, like being a grandparent
  • Career changes: Reaching leadership roles, exploring new career paths and planning for retirement while balancing personal demands
  • Emotional changes: Rethinking your identity and purpose, managing stress and seeking fulfillment through reflection, hobbies or spirituality

The wisdom years: Women 65 years old and up

  • Health and aging: Experiencing postmenopausal changes, chronic conditions and increased focus on preventive care and accessibility needs
  • Later-life roles: Being a grandparent, caregiving for aging spouses or friends, and coping with loss or grief
  • Retirement and planning: Financial planning, downsizing or relocating, and redefining purpose after retirement or widowhood
  • Reflection and resilience: Increased emotional stability, spiritual growth and reflection on life’s purpose, relationships and legacy

Helpful resources

Information from trusted sources to support your health and mental well-being.

  • Postpartum Support International

    This nonprofit is committed to promoting awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health for pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. Local help is available.

     

    Online: Postpartum.net

    Phone: Call 1-800-944-4773 (English & Spanish) or text 1-800-944-4773 (English) or 971-203-7773 (Spanish)

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness

    Explore mental health resources curated for women. There’s info on maternal and new parent health, identity and culture dimensions, and access to support groups.  

     

    Online: NAMI.org

    Phone: Call 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 62640

  • National Institute of Mental Health

    Find info on mental health disorders, crisis support services and clinical trials, and more. There’s also guidance for patients, families and providers. 

     

    Online: NIMH.NIH.gov

  • Let’s Talk Menopause

    Learn how this nonprofit is changing the conversation around menopause to help women get the info they need and the health care they deserve.

     

    Online: LetsTalkMenopause.org

Legal notices

Aetna®, CVS Pharmacy, Inc. and MinuteClinic, LLC (which either operates or provides certain management support services to MinuteClinic®-branded walk-in clinics) are part of the CVS Health® family of companies. Aetna is the brand name for products and services provided by Aetna Life Insurance Company and its affiliates.

The EAP is administered by Resources For Living, LLC. All EAP calls are confidential, except as required by law. EAP instructors, educators and participating providers are independent contractors and are not agents of Aetna. Provider participation may change without notice.

Health benefits and health insurance plans contain exclusions and limitations.

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