04/13/2026
April is Stress Awareness Month.
And there is one conversation about women's stress that still is not happening loudly enough.
A 2026 study published in BJPsych International, titled "Improving Detection and Treatment of Psychological Distress During Menopause," found that specialized hormone replacement therapy significantly improves mental health outcomes in menopausal women.
The numbers:
- 46% average reduction in depressive symptoms and psychological distress
- 92% decrease in suicidal ideation within 2 to 6 months of starting treatment
- Combined estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone showed the highest efficacy
If you have been told your anxiety, mood swings, or low feelings are just stress or just aging, this research says otherwise.
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Source: Hendriks O, et al. BJPsych International. Published online 2026. doi:10.1192/bji.2025.10094