“Your mental health doesn’t always stay the same.
It can change as circumstances change and as
you move through different stages of your life”.1
Umbrella
What may the Mental Health Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Emotional Health/Welfare/Well-Being
- Mental Health/Welfare/Well-Being
- Psychological Health/Welfare/Well-Being
- Social Health/Welfare/Well-Being
- Well-Being
Definition
What is mental health?
DotS the definition of mental health may vary. The (United States) MentalHealth.gov’s definition is:
“Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices”.2
Change
Can our mental health change?
In About Mental Health? the (British) Mental Health Foundation note:
Menopause Mood Changes
What menopause mood changes may we experienced?
In Symptoms of Menopause: Mood & Emotional Health the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health elaborate on:
- Irritability
- Increased anger
- Low mood
- Depression and anxiety”
Research suggests that women are more likely to feel depressed during the menopause transition.
Women who have a history of depression or premenstrual syndrome (PMS) may be more likely to develop depression during this time”.4
History of Depression or PMS
What if I have a history of depression or PMS?
On page one in Menopause Depression: Recognizing Depressive Symptoms and Depression the North American Menopause Society elaborate on:

Self Care
How can we look after our mental health?
In Caring for Your Mental Health: About Self-Care the (United States) National Institute of Mental Health elaborate on:
Here are some tips to help you get started with self-care:
- Get regular exercise. Just 30 minutes of walking every day can help boost your mood and improve your health. Small amounts of exercise add up, so don’t be discouraged if you can’t do 30 minutes at one time.
- Eat healthy, regular meals and stay hydrated…
- Make sleep a priority…
- Try a relaxing activity…
- Set goals and priorities…
- Practice gratitude…
- Focus on positivity…
- Stay connected…”.6
In Looking After Yourself: Emotional Wellbeing the JH explain:

For example:
- Talk to someone you trust about your feelings (e.g. your friend, family member, doctor or psychologist
- Keep a diary of your symptoms
- Take time for yourself and do things you love doing
- Get quality rest when you can
- Do regular physical exercise, especially in a group or with friends
- Practise relaxation techniques
- Pay attention to your inner voice and practise using positive affirmations”.7
Online Resources, Programs, Apps and e-therapies
Are mental health online resources, programs, Apps and e-therapies available?
Depending on your Country, mental health online resources, programs, Apps and e-therapies may be available.
Your health care provider or local community health center may know of your Country’s recommended mental health online resources, programs, Apps and e-therapies, similar to the (Australian) Department of Health’s Head To Health Search for Digital Mental Health Resources.
Health Care Provider
What if I need help with my mental health?
In Looking After Yourself: Emotional Wellbeing – Talk To Your Doctor the JH also encourage us to seek health:
In Get Immediate Help MentalHealth.gov note:
Talk to your primary care doctor or another health professional about mental health problems. Ask them to connect you with the right mental health services”.9
Health Topics A-Z
Where may I find Health Topics related to Mental Health?
In Health Topics A-Z you may find:
Links
Where may I find Links related to Mental Health?
Your Country may have Links similar to:
Links
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- 5 Steps To Mental Wellbeing
- A To Z
- About Mental Health
- Alcohol and Stress
- Anxiety
- Beyondblue.org.au [Beyond Blue, Australia]
- Caring for Your Mental Health
- Chronic Illness and Mental Health
- Consumer Health: Finding A Mental Health Care Professional To Fit Your Needs
- Consumer Health: Mental Health and Managing Stress
- Consumer Health: Understanding Mental Health and Mental Illness
- Coping With Stress
- Coping With Traumatic Events
- Depression In Women: 5 Things You Should Know
- Diet and Mental Health
- Does CBD Help With Anxiety?
- Embrace Multicultural Mental Health [Multiply Languages, Australia]
- Foodmoodcentre.com.au [Food & Mood Centre, Australia]
- For People With Mental Health Problems
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Get Help With Your Mental Wellbeing [Scotland]
- Get Immediate Help [United States]
- Getting Help [United Kingdom]
- Getting Help for Mental Health
- Grief After Bereavement or Loss
- Headstogether.org.uk [Heads Together, United Kingdom]
- Headstogether.org.uk [Heads Together, United Kingdom]: Workplace Wellbeing [+ Video]
- Headtohealth.gov.au [Head To Head [Australia]
- How To Get Mental Health Help [United States]
- How To Improve Mental Health
- How To Look After Your Mental Health
- How To Look After Your Mental Health Using Exercise
- How To Look After Your Mental Health Using Mindfulness
- How To Sleep Better
- If You or Someone You Know Is In Crisis and Needs Immediate Help
- Individuals With Mental Illnesses
- Is Taking a Mental Health Day Actually Good for You?
- LGBTIQ
- LGBTQI Mental Health: It’s Not Always Glitter and Rainbows
- List of CAM Treatments
- Live B4 Stage 4
- Live Your Life Well: The 10 Tools
- Living Mentally Well With Chronic Pain Conditions
- Looking After Your Mental Health
- Maintaining Your Mental Health During Challenging Times [+ Video Courtesy: Robert Bright, M.D./Psychiatry/Mayo Clinic]
- Mastering Midlife Mood Changes With Marlene Freeman, MD
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Signs That Stress Is Becoming Toxic [+ Video]
- Menopause Mindfulness: Embracing the Change of My Midlife
- Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Mindfulness & Wellbeing During the Menopause Transition
- Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
- Menopause and Depression
- Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
- Mental Health
- Mental Health
- Mental Health
- Mental Health & Emotions: Depression, Anxiety & Menopause
- Mental Health At Work
- Mental Health Awareness Week [United Kingdom]
- Mental Health Conditions
- Mental Health Issues If You’re Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual
- Mental Health Month [United States]
- Mental Health and the Holidays: Grieving
- Mental Health: Learn About Mental Health
- Mental Health: What’s Normal, What’s Not
- Mentalhealth.gov [United States Department of Health and Human Services]
- Mentalhealth.org.uk [Mental Health Foundation, United Kingdom]
- Mentalhealthatwork.org.uk [Mental Health At Work, United Kingdom]: Your First Stop for Better Mental Health At Work
- Mhanational.org [Mental Health America]
- Mhaustralia [Mental Health Australia]
- Mind the Workplace [Mental Health America]
- Mind.org.uk [Mind, United Kingdom]
- Multicultural People
- My Mental Health: Do I Need Help?
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Herbs At A Glance
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Know the Science: How Medications and Supplements Can Interact
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Mental Health
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe): In Depth
- National Institute of Mental Health [United States]: Health Topics
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline [United States]
- Obesity and Mental Health: Understanding the Connection
- Physical Activity and Your Mental Health
- Prevention and Mental Health
- R U OK?
- Relaxation
- Samhsa.gov [SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration]
- Sexuality and Gender
- Staying Mentally Healthy
- Supporting Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Taking Control of Your Mental Health: Tips for Talking With Your Health Care Provider
- Talk With Your Doctor About Depression
- Types of Talking Therapies
- WHO Highlights Urgent Need To Transform Mental Health and Mental Health Care
- What Are Mental Health Problems?
- What Is Mental Health?
- What Is Mental Health?
- What Is Telemental Health?
- Who Can Assist
- Women and Mental Health
- World Mental Health Day [10 October]
- World Mental Health Report Transforming Mental Health for All
Sources
Where may I find the Sources quoted?
You may find the Sources quoted at:
Sources
- About Mental Health? Mental Health Foundation https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/about-mental-health Accessed: 14 February 2023
- What Is Mental Health? Last Updated: 28 February 2022. MentalHealth.gov https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/what-is-mental-health Accessed: 14 February 2023
- About Mental Health. Mental Health Foundation https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/about-mental-health Accessed: 14 February 2023
- Symptoms of Menopause: Mood & Emotional Health. Last Updated: 12 September 2022 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/menopause-symptoms#mood-and-emotional-health Accessed: 14 February 2023
- Menopause Depression: Recognizing Depressive Symptoms and Depression. 2018:1. North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/menonote-menopause-and-depression.pdf Accessed: 14 February 2023
- Caring for Your Mental Health: About Self-Care. Last Reviewed: December 2022. National Institute of Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/caring-for-your-mental-health Accessed: 14 February 2023
- Looking After Yourself: Emotional Wellbeing. Last Updated: 03 October 2022 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/looking-after-yourself Accessed: 14 February 2023
- Get Immediate Help. Last Updated: 06 September 2022. MentalHealth.gov https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help Accessed: 14 February 2023