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We’ve made a list of key resources that offer information, guidance and support.
Therapy for Black Girls: Therapy for Black Girls is a dynamic online platform that connects Black women and girls with culturally competent therapists. Recognising the importance of representation in mental healthcare, this initiative empowers Black women to prioritize their mental well-being by providing a directory of licensed therapists who understand the unique experiences and challenges faced by Black women. Additionally, their website offers a wealth of resources, including a popular podcast that covers a wide range of mental health topics. (US based)
@therapyforblackgirls
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Symptoms of the menopause
Most women will experience menopausal symptoms. Some of these can be quite severe and have a significant impact on your everyday activities.
Common symptoms include:
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vaginal dryness and discomfort during sex
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problems with memory and concentration
NHS Menopause Guidelines
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT?
Cognitive behavioural therapy is a talking therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you feel, think and act. The therapy aims to find practical ways to help you deal with problems in a more positive way by breaking them down into smaller parts.
How does cognitive behavioural therapy work?
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can help you make sense of difficult problems by breaking them down into smaller parts. In CBT, problems are broken down into five main areas:
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Situations
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Thoughts
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Emotions
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Physical feelings
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Actions
CBT is based on the idea that these five areas affect each other.
How to cope with anxiety during menopause.
Speak to a health professional
Explore hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Access therapy - Talking therapies and CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) can help you change problematic thought patterns.
Keep a mood diary
Make time for self-care
Patient.info
The Daisy Network
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(premature menopause support)
Daisy Network is a charity offering information, advice and support plus a zoom get together on all things POI, on the 1st Wed of each month.
Talking Menopause
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https://www.talkingmenopause.co.uk
Talking Menopause aims to be the solution to positively impact a culture change in organisations around menopause.
Black Minds Matter UK is a fully registered charity operating in the UK; connecting Black individuals and families with free mental health services- by professional Black therapists to support their mental health. Our vision is to make mental health topics more relevant and accessible for all Black people in the U.K., removing the stigma and remodelling the services to be relevant for the Black community.
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Nice Guidelines Benefits and risks of HRT
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https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng23/ifp/chapter/Benefits-and-risks-of-HRT
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NICE looked at the risks of the following conditions in women taking HRT compared with women of menopausal age in the general population. Your GP should explain that the risks of the conditions described as they vary from one woman to another and depend on many risk factors. In cases where HRT is said to increase risk this usually means a very small increase in most women.