Today is World Menopause Awareness Day – and the focus this year is shining a light on the psychological symptoms of menopause. While symptoms like hot flashes and missed periods are well known, many women find themselves unprepared for the intensity and impact of the mental symptoms of menopause. Brain fog, memory problems, anxiety, low mood and depression are all common menopausal symptoms. Understanding how hormones impact our mental and emotional wellbeing can help us to be better prepared to cope and seek the help we need.
