Menopause and Mind

Hi everyone,

As you may or may not know we are taking a break from events in April to recharge our batteries before we come back with our new programme starting in May 2024. All of our events are bookable via Eventbrite and you can follow our page to stay up to date with everything that is going on!

We have some very exciting sessions planned for the year ahead, including more sessions on neurodivergence, soundscapes, clay workshop, more painting the menopause and much much more! Open for booking now is the May Care Cafe (16 May) and Revisiting Inner Kindness Workshop (30 May) more details via Eventbrite

If you are looking for a little boost before these events you might want to visit our previous post on Practicing Inner Kindness from our previous workshops with some top tips on how to look after body and mind.

Menopause and Mind Research 2023

For those of you that have not yet seen it our big announcement at the start of this month was the launch of or Menopause and Mind 2023 research report “I suffer in Silence…” . Our report provides insights from our survey focusing on the experiences of individuals during the menopausal transition in the local area. The survey gathered data from 30 individuals between the ages of 40 and 60.

Respondents expressed a significant need for better support and communication during the menopausal transition. Many reported a desire for more mental and emotional support, and a majority indicated negative impacts on work, family life, and social situations. We entitled this report “I suffer in silence…” as the majority of respondents noted they had no one they felt they could speak with about their experiences, with many feeling let down and dismissed by medical professionals. Almost 80% said they needed more support around mental and emotional health, and there was a need for a more diverse representation and support for menopause. You can read the full report here.

Thank you so much to everyone who gave so generously of their time to this research, it is already making a huge difference and we are engaging with NHS Sussex and Brighton and Hove Council to try and improve services in line with your feedback.