Our charity partner Mental Health UK have developed useful advice and information on Menopause and mental health that you can find here.

It covers:

• What is menopause?
• What is perimenopause?
• What are the symptoms?
• The range of symptoms experienced
• How can menopause impact mental health?
• Getting the support you deserve
• Elizabeth's story
• Adjustments at work

You can get a free guide from Mental Health UK called Menopause, mental health and me.

To get the guide click this link and follow the steps.

The guide is filled with helpful information as well a symptom tracker.  You can learn more about your symptoms, how to speak to your GP about treatment, and how to get the support you need in the workplace and beyond.

Depending on your circumstances, you might find our following pages helpful:

• GPs and your mental health
• Worried about your mental health? How to get treatment and support – includes urgent help and self-help options
• Suicidal thoughts - How to cope
• Self-harm
• Stress - How to cope
• What's reasonable at work? A guide to rights at work for people living with mental illness
• How can I improve my sleep?
• Physical activity and mental health

Our following pages include some advice and information on menopause and mental health:

• Antipsychotics
• Depression

You might find the following organisations useful:

• Menopause Support
• The Menopause Charity

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