Menopause linked to mental health spike in Australian women

A recent Australian study reveals a significant correlation between menopause and increased hospital admissions for serious mental health conditions including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and severe depression. The research suggests women with pre-existing mental health vulnerabilities may require more proactive monitoring during menopause, with anxiety and depression often appearing as early perimenopause markers. Separate research demonstrates that combining 90-120 minutes of weekly strength training with cardiovascular exercise can reduce mortality risk by 20%, with benefits observed even when exercise programmes begin in mid-50s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.