Following growing popularity in aromatherapy, this comprehensive and wide-ranging guide offers expert guidance on how to use essential oils safely to support women's mental health across all ages. Conditions addressed include anxiety, depression, panic disorders, as well as discussion on grief, pregnancy, postpartum, PMS, and menopause.

Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1-Historical separation of Body, Mind and Spirit
Chapter 2-Aromatherapy
Chapter 3- Women's Mental Health
? History
? Data and Statistics
? Conditions specific to Women
? Reproductive rights and Mental Health
Chapter 4-Life stages and emotional challenges
? Late Teen-Young Adult
? Suicide risks and Aromatherapy
? PMS-Premenstrual Syndrome
? Pregnancy and anxiety
? Postpartum depression
? Peri-Menopause
? Postmenopause-Elderly
? Women's Grief and Loss
? Anger and chronic conditions
? Women, scent, attraction and Love
? Menstrual cycle and scent
? Cultural considerations
? Mental health evidence
Chapter 5-The Healing Space
Chapter 6 Aromatherapy and medical conditions-Integrative therapy
Chapter 7-Common Medications for Anxiety and Depression
Chapter 8-Aromatherapy Basics
Chapter 9-Methods and Safety
Chapter 10-Mental Health Aromatherapy Evidence
Chapter 11 Emerging science-Neurotransmitters, HPA and Hormones
? How does aromatherapy affect our emotions
Chapter 12-Clinical Case studies
Chapter 13-Practice tips and Recipes
Chapter 14 Pediatric supplement for moms
Authors note Epilogue-One arm behind our back

Pam Conrad PGd, BSN, RN, CCAP