Majority of women unaware menopause can trigger new mental illness

"Menopause can have a significant yet often overlooked impact on women's mental health and wellbeing. Women account for 51 per cent of the population, and all will experience menopause at some point."

"Four in five adults do not know menopause can trigger a new mental illness, a poll has revealed. A YouGov poll, commissioned by the Royal College of Psychiatrists to highlight the lack of awareness and stigma associated with the menopause, also revealed only 21 per cent of adult women in the UK know a new mental illness can be linked to the menopause."

A YouGov poll commissioned by the Royal College of Psychiatrists reveals significant gaps in public understanding about menopause and mental health. While 81% of people associate menopause with hot flushes, 74% with mood changes, and 64% with reduced sex drive, only 21% of adult women know that menopause can trigger new mental illness. This lack of awareness contributes to women not seeking necessary help. Additionally, just 28% of women feel comfortable discussing menopause with male bosses, indicating workplace stigma. The Royal College of Psychiatrists emphasizes that menopause significantly impacts women's mental health and wellbeing, yet this connection remains overlooked despite affecting all women at some point in their lives.

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