Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) member expert Leah Susser, MD, discusses the emotional, cognitive, and physical symptoms women may experience during the menopausal transition and the evidence-based treatments available to support mental health and quality of life.
This educational discussion explores common menopause and perimenopause symptoms, including anxiety, depression, mood changes, sleep disruption, and stress, as well as how psychiatric disorders can evolve during midlife hormonal transitions. Dr. Susser shares practical, research-informed approaches to treatment and highlights the importance of recognizing symptoms early to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
This video is designed for individuals navigating menopause or perimenopause, caregivers, and anyone interested in women’s mental health and emotional wellness.
🔗 Learn more about menopause, anxiety, and depression: [adaa.org/find-help-for/women/pms-pmdd](https://adaa.org/find-help-for/women/pms-pmdd)
🔗 Subscribe to ADAA’s free public newsletter, Triumph: [adaa.informz.net/adaa/pages/Triumph_Subscribe_page](https://adaa.informz.net/adaa/pages/Triumph_Subscribe_page)
🔗 Purchase ADAA’s Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders: [ow.ly/9GGu50SJvBm](https://ow.ly/9GGu50SJvBm)
Subscribe for trusted mental health education, expert insights, and the latest research on anxiety, depression, menopause, sleep, and emotional wellness.
If you are in crisis, call or text 988 in the U.S. and Canada for immediate support, available 24/7.
ADAA is a nonprofit organization. Opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect those of ADAA.
#Menopause #Perimenopause #Anxiety #WomensMentalHealth #MentalHealth
In this video, Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) member expert Leah Susser, MD, discusses the emotional, cognitive, and physical symptoms women may experience during the menopausal transition and the evidence-based treatments available to support mental health and quality of life.
This educational discussion explores common menopause and perimenopause symptoms, including anxiety, depression, mood changes, sleep disruption, and stress, as well as how psychiatric disorders can evolve during midlife hormonal transitions. Dr. Susser shares practical, research-informed approaches to treatment and highlights the importance of recognizing symptoms early to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
This video is designed for individuals navigating menopause or perimenopause, caregivers, and anyone interested in women’s mental health and emotional wellness.
🔗 Learn more about menopause, anxiety, and depression: [adaa.org/find-help-for/women/pms-pmdd](https://adaa.org/find-help-for/women/pms-pmdd)
🔗 Subscribe to ADAA’s free public newsletter, Triumph: [adaa.informz.net/adaa/pages/Triumph_Subscribe_page](https://adaa.informz.net/adaa/pages/Triumph_Subscribe_page)
🔗 Purchase ADAA’s Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders: [ow.ly/9GGu50SJvBm](https://ow.ly/9GGu50SJvBm)
Subscribe for trusted mental health education, expert insights, and the latest research on anxiety, depression, menopause, sleep, and emotional wellness.
If you are in crisis, call or text 988 in the U.S. and Canada for immediate support, available 24/7.
ADAA is a nonprofit organization. Opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect those of ADAA.
#Menopause #Perimenopause #Anxiety #WomensMentalHealth #MentalHealth
