From menstruation to menopause: how sex-steroids shape women’s mental health across the life course

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Sex and gender differences in mental health are real; the mechanisms are under-explored. This review pulls together evidence on sex-steroids, brain development, neuroinflammation, and the social world to show where practice and policy must catch up.

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“It’s not just for attention”: New research highlights the increased risk of PMDD in women with ADHD

With better public and clinician education,  timely assessment and intervention could bypass several years of diagnostic and interventional delay, for women with ADHD and PMDD.

Women with ADHD are up to 4 times more likely to experience severe premenstrual mood symptoms than those without ADHD, especially if they also live with depression or anxiety. This new UK study shines a light on a neglected area of research, and calls for better awareness, assessment, and support.

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When help feels out of reach: mental health and the menstrual cycle

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KCL MSc student Chiara Roux considers a survey study on help-seeking behaviours and experiences for mental health symptoms related to the menstrual cycle.

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What’s the relationship between the menstrual cycle and suicidal ideation?

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Gemma Sawyer discusses new research on the menstrual cycle as a possible acute trigger for suicidal ideation.

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