Dr Lydia Brown

Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne

Health & Medicine

Is menopause bad for your mental health?

A new Lancet series challenges the long-held view that links menopause and poor mental health – finding no evidence of a universal or uniform increase in risk

Health & Medicine

We wish you a stress-free Christmas

The Christmas chaos leaves many of us feeling stressed and exhausted, but some simple changes can make a world of difference

Health & Medicine

Self-compassion may help women cope with menopausal symptoms

Menopause isn’t always smooth sailing, but self-compassion has the potential to help women manage the transition

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