HOFSTRA CULTURAL CENTER and the HOFSTRA NORTHWELL SCHOOL OF NURSING
commemorating Women's History Month and National Public Health Week present
WOMEN'S MENTAL HEALTH: Understanding Unique Challenges and Evidence-Based Solutions with DR. ZOYA McCANTS
Women are twice as likely as men to experience depression and anxiety disorders. This presen-tation examines the complex interplay of biological, social, and cultural factors that influence women's mental health across different life stages. According to the National Institute of Mental Health's National Comorbidity Survey (2022), approximately 1 in 5 women in the United States experienced a mental health condition in the past year, compared to 1 in 8 men. Drawing from longitudinal studies, we explore how hormonal fluctuations, societal expectations, work-life balance pressures, and experiences of discrimination contribute to mental health disparities. Special attention will be given to critical periods including adolescence, pregnancy, postpartum and menopause, where women face unique vulnerabilities.
Join us for an enriching discussion about mental health care and evidence-based interventions, including gender-sensitive cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as emphasizing the urgent need for gender-responsive mental services.
DR. ZOYA MCCANTS, Ed.D., LMHC, LPC-ACS, is a licensed mental health counselor who holds doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology & Counselor Supervision. As a certified trauma specialist and trainer, she specializes in postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, traumatic birthing experiences, and social justice policy development. Her therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based modalities including MBCT, CBT, TF-CBT, Narrative Therapy, restorative breathwork, and trauma-conscious yoga techniques.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 11:20 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Leo A Guthart Cultural Center Theater
Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, First Floor, South Campus
This event is FREE and open to the public. To RSVP, visit events.hofstra.edu. For more information, please call the Hofstra Cultural Center at 516-463-5669 or visit hofstra.edu/culture.