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Menopause and ADHD
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Menopause and ADHD

ADHD and the perimenopause and menopause Booklet
Booklet

ADHD and the perimenopause and menopause Booklet

My story of hormonal depression: when my hormones change, I change
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My story of hormonal depression: when my hormones change, I change

In this article, Dr Hannah Ward shared her experience with reproductive depression.

My story of hormonal depression: when my hormones change, I change [Video]
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My story of hormonal depression: when my hormones change, I change [Video]

In this video, Dr Hannah Ward shares her experience with reproductive depression. 

Thinking hormones in psychiatric consultations with Dr Devika Patel
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast #160

Thinking hormones in psychiatric consultations with Dr Devika Patel

My story: Hormone changes triggered my OCD and depression
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My story: Hormone changes triggered my OCD and depression

In this article, we hear from Anna - who has a history of OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) and bouts of depression. Her mental health had been stable for 12 years then, at the age of 45, she fell into a deep depression that left her suicidal – and it didn’t begin to lift until she started HRT.

Suicide Awareness and the menopause live Q&A [Video]
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Suicide Awareness and the menopause live Q&A [Video]

balance app founder, Dr Louise Newson, supported this live Q&A on Suicide Awareness and the Menopause with Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT), the region’s NHS mental health services provider. The public event discussed how the menopause affects mental health, including mood changes, depression and sometimes suicidal thoughts.

Available help, speak with someone today
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Available help, speak with someone today

My story: Losing my wife – an avoidable tragedy?
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My story: Losing my wife – an avoidable tragedy?

Losing my wife: was her perimenopause a contributing factor? With Peter Smith
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast #142

Losing my wife: was her perimenopause a contributing factor? With Peter Smith

What is reproductive depression Factsheet
Booklet

What is reproductive depression Factsheet

Addressing the emotional challenges of perimenopause and menopause with Simona Stokes
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast #140

Addressing the emotional challenges of perimenopause and menopause with Simona Stokes

Mental health and emotional wellbeing in the perimenopause and menopause Booklet
Booklet

Mental health and emotional wellbeing in the perimenopause and menopause Booklet

My story: Losing and regaining my sense of self
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My story: Losing and regaining my sense of self

My story: Why can’t anyone help me?
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My story: Why can’t anyone help me?

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