Ep 022 - Menopause and mental health - what employers need to know

Menopause is so much more than hot flushes and night sweats and if we consider the number of women who struggle with increased risk of stress, anxiety, depression and even thoughts of suicide, we need to be more aware and supportive within the workplace. We need to be aware of the increase in employment tribunals citing menopause as a contributing factor, the number of women who consider quitting their role, and those who struggle with lack of self confidence, inability to focus and concentrate and those who start to doubt their ability to do their job.  The number of women dying by suicide who are of menopausal age has increased, as has the number of employment tribunals - as our awareness and understanding improves, so should the way that employers handle this critical life stage.  We will be hosting an online seminar on this important subject in January and you can find out more details at https://confidentconversations.co.uk/mmh