The Royal College of Psychiatrists says that many women are not aware that menopause can be associated with the onset of new ...

Royal College of Psychiatrists says impact on mental health often overlooked and calls for improvements in care ...

Mood changes, hot flushes, night sweats, and emotional symptoms are to be expected with menopause, particularly during the latter part of the menopausal transition (or late perimenopause). But what ...

A poll found that many more people associate menopause with hot flushes than with conditions like anxiety and depression, ...

Peri-menopausal women have a 40 per cent higher risk of suffering depression than those experiencing no menopausal symptoms ...

Following the statement, Davina McCall, an RCP Honorary Fellow, said: “Some women sail through the menopause unscathed. But some don’t, and the impact on their mental health can be devastating and ...

It's a common belief that as women enter the menopausal years, it's “normal” to feel depressed. However, this is a myth. Depression at any age is not normal and is always cause for concern. Depression ...

Some evidence suggests that vitamin D deficiency may contribute to depression symptoms during menopause. People experiencing menopause may be at a higher risk of both vitamin D deficiency and ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key Takeaways: Menopause self-care includes physical, emotional, ...

Dr. Laura Petrillo answers the question: 'Menopause And Risk Of Depression?' — -- Question: Can menopause increase my risk of developing depression? Answer: Most women do not develop depression ...

Although depression is common during a woman's transition to menopause, understanding who is at-risk of experiencing major depressive disorder (MDD) during this period of hormonal fluctuation were ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: Hormonal changes during menopause, especially shifts in estrogen and progesterone, can affect mood and contribute to anxiety ...