Maximising Mental Health through Menopause

Understand the link between menopause and mental health. Gain insight into the common emotional and cognitive symptoms experienced during menopause. Learn and practise techniques to support their own mental health. Explore ways to have supportive conversations about menopause. Reflect on individual current wellbeing and create at least one action step to maximise mental health.

Description

Aim:

Maximising Mental Health in Menopause is a practical and supportive workshop designed to build awareness of how menopause can impact emotional wellbeing, mood, and cognition. Participants will explore evidence-based strategies, self-management tools, and supportive approaches to strengthen resilience, reduce stigma, and thrive through the menopause transition.

Overview and Learning Intentions:

  • Build knowledge and awareness of the mental health impacts of menopause

  • Empower participants with evidence-based strategies for protecting and enhancing mental wellbeing during the menopause transition.

  • Encourage open, supportive conversations about menopause and mental health.

  • Equip participants with practical self-management tools and resources that promote resilience and thriving.

  • Explain the psychological and emotional changes commonly associated with menopause.

  • Recognise how menopause can affect mood, cognition, confidence, and relationships.

  • Identify lifestyle, medical, and therapeutic strategies that support mental wellbeing.

  • Practise simple tools for managing stress, improving sleep, and enhancing self-compassion.

  • Apply self-management techniques to build resilience and develop a personal wellness plan.

  • Explore how families, peers, and workplaces can provide meaningful support.

Who is this workshop for?

Anyone wanting more knowledge on how to better manage one’s own menopause transition and or support other women through this stage of their lives.  

Keeping it Real | Kia Pono te Tika

1. Working alongside tāngata whaiora

2. Working alongside tāngata whenua

3. Working alongside whānau

4. Working within communities

5. Challenging discrimination

7. Maintaining learning and kamahi wellbeing

Facilitated by Sharon Bennett 

RN, RM, BHSc, DipBus(HRM), BSc(Hons), PGDipHealSc, MHealScPP

Sharon has a background in health (nursing and midwifery), with over 20 years' experience in education and training on a variety of subjects, topics and issues. Her particular passion lies in supporting personal and professional development of others. She believes that effective communication is at the heart of both personal and professional success; looking at and addressing internal and external dialogue is essential for creating positive outcomes.

Workshop Type: Introductory | Workshop Level: Five | Catering: Refreshments provided

Terms and Conditions

  • Cancellations made up to 10 working days before a workshop will incur a $39 service fee.

  • Cancellations (or non-attendance) made 10 working days or less will not be refunded and the full workshop fee will be charged. 

  • No fee applies if you are able to find a replacement participant.

  • MHERC reserves the right to cancel a workshop at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations.

  • Only one person may view a webinar session per registration.

Please read our full Terms and Conditions before registering.