#036 – Menopause and Mental Health with Prof. Pooja Saini

In today’s episode, Professor Pooja Saini, professor at Liverpool John Moores University discusses with us, the link between our hormones and our mental health.   KEY TAKE AWAYS: Understanding Emotional Symptoms of Menopause Research Insights on Menopause and Suicide The Role of Hormones in Mental Health Challenges in Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Personal Experiences with HRT Research Findings on HRT and Mental Health Qualitative Insights from Women on Menopause The Importance of Choice in HRT Training Gaps in Medical Professionals Support Systems for Suicidal Individuals Crisis Support and Community Resources Stigma and the Importance of Open Conversations Advocacy for Women in Mental Health Self-Care and Holistic Approaches Practical Strategies for Mental Wellbeing Community Engagement and Finding Purpose Final Thoughts on Seeking Help and Support   USEFUL RESOURCES:   https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/   https://hubofhope.co.uk/   Instagram:  @poojauk ABOUT THE HOST: Anel’s passion to help others, is evident from her professional life, having worked extensively within Recruitment, Human Resources, and the Third Sector. This passion is predominately the inspiration for her podcast. Blindsided by the perimenopause, when it took hold with a vengeance at the start of Lockdown, Anél is fiercely passionate about raising more awareness of the perimenopause, menopause and post menopause, and will tackle many taboo subjects head on, as she is a strong believer in ‘knowledge is power’.   CONTACT ME:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7252979209604673536/ E-mail:  [email protected]