Women are significantly more likely to develop depression than men. Fluctuations in the
ovarian estrogen hormone levels are closely linked with women's well-being. This narrative …

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is an incapacitating condition characterized by loss of
interest, anhedonia and low mood, which affects almost 4% of people worldwide. With rising …

Depression and anxiety disorders carry a tremendous worldwide burden and emerge as a
significant cause of disability among western societies. Both disorders are known to …

Background Reward system dysfunction is evident across neuropsychiatric conditions. Here
we present data from a double-blinded pharmaco-fMRI study investigating the triggering of …

The menopause transition, which constitutes the five or so years surrounding the final
menstrual period, has been established as a time of increased risk for depressive symptoms …

Objective This study aimed to understand the meaning of the phrase “not feeling like
myself”(NFLM) when used by those on the path to menopause by exploring the relationship …

Background: Racially and ethnically minoritized (REM) women experience social and
structural factors that may affect their response to mental health treatment and menopausal …

Background Women in perimenopause are vulnerable to depressive symptoms, and
physical activity was reported to be a potential protective factor. The trajectories of physical …

Objective People's expectations about the timing of developmental events, specifically the
ages at which they will occur, are influenced by social and cultural contexts. When expected …

Abstract Purpose of Review To explore the relationship between early life trauma, hormonal
sensitivity, and psychiatric disorders across female-reproductive life events, with a focus on …