Menopause, menstrual cycles and mental health edited by Sophie Behrman

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Behrman, Sophie, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Menopause--Psychological aspects.

Menstrual cycle--Psychological aspects.

Hormones, Sex--Psychological aspects.

Birth control--Psychological aspects.

Women--Mental health.

Clinical health psychology.

Great Britain.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2026

Summary:

"Women's health, and particularly the impact of hormones, menopause and contraception on mental health, has long been poorly understood and under-addressed in clinical practice. This pioneering guide offers mental health professionals a vital resource to assess, formulate and manage the psychological effects of gynaecological hormonal conditions. Drawing on current evidence, UK clinical guidelines and powerful testimony from experts by experience, the book explores the scientific foundations of hormonal influences on mental well-being. It highlights areas where research is lacking and reflects the realities of working within NHS services. Designed for professionals supporting women with menstrual disorders, hormonal contraception use or peri-/post-menopausal symptoms, this guide equips readers to deliver informed, compassionate care. It also addresses healthcare inequalities, particularly for women with severe mental illness who face barriers to accessing physical health care. Practical, evidence-based and deeply insightful, this is an essential reference for anyone committed to improving clinical outcomes in women's mental health"-- Cambridge Core

Contents:

The history of women’s mental health / Emma Morgan and Jo Noblett

Sex hormone changes through the female lifespan / Sophie Behrman

Taking a menstrual history / Devika Patel

Contraception : what mental health professionals need to know / Nell Freeman-Romilly, Sophie Behrman, Ama Appiah, Caroline Kennedy and Neda Taghinejadi

Premenstrual disorders, menstruation and mental health / Sophie Behrman and Arianna Di Florio

Psychological aspects of gynaecological conditions / Devika Patel and Bernice Knight

The individual’s experiences of menopause / Rota Kuzminskyte

Management of menopausal symptoms / Louisa James

Cognitive function and perimenopause / Emma Parry

Menopause in the social sphere : relationships and societal impact / Beth McHugh

Mental illness in the perimenopause / Sophie Behrman and Katie Marwick

Mental health implications of hormones amongst trans and non-binary people / Luke Parkes and Tara Suchak

Menopause, periods and contraception in the intellectual disability population / Bernice Knight and Kerem Ozdemir

Neurodivergence, menstrual symptoms and menopause / Rachel Moseley, Sarah House, Rose Matthews, Margaret Reed Roberts and Julie Gamble-Turner

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Online resource; title from PDF title page (Cambridge Core, viewed May 20, 2026)

Other Format:

Print version Menopause, menstrual cycles and mental health

ISBN:

9781009689489

1009689487

OCLC:

1592184627

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license