Mental Health Matters in Menopause: Why Care for Your Mind Is Just as Important

When we talk about menopause, the first things we often hear about are physical symptoms — hot flushes, night sweats, disrupted sleep.  But the emotional side of menopause can be just as profound, and often even more difficult to manage.

Mood swings. Anxiety. Low confidence.  Even depression.

These are very real challenges that affect millions of women during perimenopause and menopause — and yet, mental health during this stage of life is still far too often overlooked.

At VEE Wellbeing, we believe it’s time to change the conversation.

The Silent Impact of Menopause on Mental Health

Research shows that women going through perimenopause are around 40% more likely to experience depression compared to those who are not yet in this phase of life (source).
Hormonal shifts, especially in estrogen levels, play a major role in mood regulation. As these hormone levels fluctuate and eventually decline, it can create emotional turbulence that feels overwhelming.

Sadly, many women still feel pressure to ‘carry on as normal’ — working, parenting, supporting family and friends — while dealing quietly with the emotional storms inside.  But mental health is health. It deserves care, attention, and support.

How Menopause Can Affect Your Emotional Wellbeing

Menopause impacts mental health in many ways, including:

• Mood swings – sudden feelings of sadness, anger, or irritability.

• Anxiety – a sense of unease, worry, or panic, sometimes without clear cause.

• Low mood or depression – persistent sadness, hopelessness, or loss of interest in usual activities.

• Sleep disruption – insomnia or poor sleep that worsens mood and coping ability.

• Loss of confidence – changes in body, memory, and energy can affect self-esteem.

And it’s not just the hormones themselves — the life stage of menopause often coincides with other pressures, like caring for ageing parents, supporting teenagers, or managing career changes.  It’s a lot. And you are not alone in feeling it.

Natural Ways to Support Mental Health During Menopause

Taking care of your mental wellbeing during menopause isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity.
Here are some simple but powerful ways to support yourself:

• Prioritise sleep: Good rest is the foundation for good mood and resilience.

• Move your body daily: Gentle exercise like walking, yoga, or swimming helps balance emotions.

• Connect: Talk to someone you trust. Shared experiences lighten the emotional load.

• Eat mindfully: Nourishing your body with the right foods supports your mind too.

• Breathe: Mindful breathing, even for a few minutes a day, helps calm the nervous system.

• Seek support: Sometimes, professional support like counselling or group therapy is important.

At VEE Wellbeing, we also believe in the gentle support of nature.  There’s growing interest in how CBD can help ease menopause-related symptoms, particularly around mood, anxiety, and sleep (source).

CBD works naturally with the body’s endocannabinoid system, which helps regulate emotional balance, sleep cycles, and stress responses — three areas that often feel disrupted during menopause.

A Commitment to Your Complete Wellbeing

At VEE Wellbeing, we are committed to supporting women through this natural life phase with compassion, knowledge, and natural solutions.  Our range of products, including our Menopause Complex supplements, are designed to help you feel more balanced, calm, and confident — every day.

Whether you’re just starting to notice changes or you’re deep in the menopause phase, it's never too late to take care of your mind and body.

Your mental health matters.
Your happiness matters.
You matter.

Explore natural ways to support your menopause experience and feel good — inside and out.

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