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Gender matters when it comes to mental health.

There is no doubt that mental health is important for all genders; however, as a result of both biological and gender-related differences, women can suffer from certain mental health conditions at higher rates than men.

A range of factors can lead to a woman experiencing poor mental health - psychological, biological and social - all of which can change over a woman’s life.

Biological factors like menstruation, menopause, pregnancy and birth; as well as certain experiences such as miscarriage, ovarian or cervical cancer, can each present unique and diverse mental health conditions specifically for women.

But it is not only biological factors that impact a woman’s mental health; there are different life stages, socioeconomic, political and cultural factors associated with being female that have a significant impact on the prevalence of mental illness among those who identify as women/womxn.

We know that tailored support services are vital to preventing and managing mental illnesses and increasing the overall well-being of women living with existing mental health conditions.

Because of this, we are committed to undertaking gender specific mental health research that will pave the way for female-centric (or womxn-centric) methodologies when developing new approaches to mental illness prevention, diagnosis, treatment, support services and programs.

Though we recognise that all people, of all genders experience mental illness, Liptember raises funds solely for mental health programs designed for those who identify as female. This does not mean that the mental health challenges experienced by women are more or less important than those experienced by men, or non-binary individuals.

The gender lens that Liptember applies happens to centre around women’s mental health programs and research, though there are plenty of foundations and organisations that focus solely on men’s mental health. These organisations dedicate their time to better understand and address the alarming rates of suicide and depression in men, whilst encouraging men of all ages to openly talk about their mental health.

If any men in your life are experiencing mental health issues, we suggest that you turn to the following organisations for support, as their expertise are tailored specifically towards addressing the mental health needs of the male population:

Gotcha 4 Life
MensLine
Mengage
Puka up
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We also encourage any man experiencing mental health issues to visit one of the thousands of Men’s Sheds around the country.

At the Liptember Foundation it’s incredibly important to us that we are transparent about how your donations are making a real impact on the mental health of Australian Women.

Since 2010, the Liptember Foundation has worked with a range of impact partners to address specific mental health issues affecting women. From targeted, community-specific support to essential mental health services for people at their most vulnerable, our fundraising supports a diverse range of women’s mental health programs, initiatives, support services and research. Some of these include:

-Grassroots support for Indigenous women’s mental health during pregnancy and postpartum.
-Digital mental health and anxiety resources to support isolated women during COVID-19.
-Funding the creation of body confidence books for young girls.
-Support for mental health education and early intervention programs in schools.
-Providing funding to train Lifeline Hotline crisis support workers.
-Support for programs to enable women to leave domestic violence situations and form new independent lives.

To read more about the carefully selected women’s mental health programs run by our impact partners that we support with your generous funds, head to our impact page.

Yes, all donations over $2 are tax deductible. Keep your receipt for tax purposes, which will be emailed to you after payment has been processed. The Liptember Foundation is a registered Australian charity with full DGR status.

Not all charities are created equal. The Liptember Foundation is a women’s mental health charity, particularly focused on raising funds and starting conversations to end the stigma surrounding mental illness that impact women in our communities. We know that tailored support services are vital to preventing and managing mental illnesses and increasing the overall well-being of women living with existing mental health conditions.

Because of this, the Liptember Foundation is committed to undertaking gender specific mental health research that will pave the way for female-centric (or womxn-centric) methodologies when developing new approaches to mental illness prevention, diagnosis, treatment, support services and programs.

With a gender lens placed on mental health, research is more accurate and tailored support programs experience higher success rates.

Is your organisation making a positive difference towards women's mental health in Australia? Or working towards building programs and support services that increase positive mental health outcomes for women? If so, we would love to hear what you're up to and how Liptember funding can be used to grow your impact!

Liptember supports eligible Australian mental health charities that focus on female mental health issues through grant funding.