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\"\"As a member of the Cooper team, you have access to our employee assistance program (EAP) through\u00a0Optum Emotional Wellbeing Solutions<\/strong>, which offers comprehensive benefits to support your mental wellness and work-life balance. With Optum as your EAP partner, you will receive confidential mental wellness and work-life support. Each month, Optum publishes a newsletter where you can learn the latest topics, have access to resources and a content library, and find support.<\/p>\n

This month, we explore meaningful ways to support women\u2019s mental health and wellbeing and empower the women in your life and around the world.<\/p>\n

Recognizing International Women\u2019s Day\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why do so many nations recognize International Women\u2019s Day on March 8? The short answer is: to promote gender equality around the world. From a global perspective, women continue to face discrimination and unfair treatment \u2014 legally, economically, educationally, socially, and even in access to basic health care. Click here<\/strong><\/a> to read the full article.<\/p>\n

Health Equity and Women\u2019s Health: A Guide to Taking Action<\/strong><\/p>\n

To read Optum\u2019s guide discussing social determinants of women\u2019s health, harsh realities of women\u2019s health inequalities, and more, click here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Can Eating Disorders Develop in Midlife?<\/strong><\/p>\n

While we often think of eating disorders as affecting mostly teens and young adults, the reality is that they can occur at any age. Both very young children and people in middle age and older experience eating disorders, and there\u2019s growing research on how these illnesses affect these different populations. In the early 2000s, renowned eating disorder researcher Cynthia Bulik, PhD, and her colleagues \u00a0surveyed 1,849 participants and found that not only do a significant number of women over 50 express weight and shape concerns, but that about 13% of them exhibit eating disorder symptoms. Click here<\/strong><\/a> to read the full article.<\/p>\n

Raising Awareness for Women\u2019s Mental Health<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mental health conditions can affect anyone, no matter their background or life experiences. But women and girls worldwide experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) than men. These rates are rising as women face ongoing discrimination and unfair treatment in many parts of the developed and developing world.<\/p>\n

Additional Optum Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n