Menopause and Mental Health: What Every Woman Needs to Know

Описание: Menopause affects 6,000 women every single day in the United States, yet the mental health impact of this major life transition is often misdiagnosed, dismissed, or ignored entirely. In this important video, Dr. Emily Ogawa, Naturopathic Doctor at The Center • A Place of HOPE, breaks down the powerful connection between hormonal change and mental wellbeing during menopause.

Dr. Ogawa explains how declining estrogen levels create a cascade of changes that affect not just your body but your brain, leading to symptoms like low mood, anxiety, brain fog, and diminished self-esteem. About 25% of women experience incapacitating symptoms during this transition, and too many are told it is all in their head or simply part of getting older.

This video covers what menopause actually is and when it begins, how perimenopause can start years earlier than most women expect, the real biological reasons behind mood changes and emotional shifts, why menopausal symptoms are so often misdiagnosed as purely psychological, both hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options that can help, and lifestyle changes that can make a meaningful difference in how you feel.

Dr. Ogawa also addresses the stigma that still surrounds menopause and why so many women suffer in silence rather than seeking the care they deserve. Menopause is not a disease or a failure. It is a natural transition that deserves respect, understanding, and proper medical attention.

At The Center • A Place of HOPE, we believe in Whole Person Care that addresses every dimension of your wellbeing, including emotional, physical, intellectual, relational, and spiritual health. Our comprehensive approach ensures that women navigating menopause receive care that honors their whole person, not just their symptoms.

For the full guide on the intersection of menopause and mental health, including treatment options and lifestyle strategies, read our blog post at: https://www.aplaceofhope.com/the-inte...

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