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Digital Seminar

Women’s Mental Health

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Having accurate information about the impact of hormones on mental health is crucial for working with women in therapy.  From the fluctuations in mood, energy levels, and mental clarity that are baked into the menstrual cycle – to the symptom vulnerability that comes with the lifespan transitions of puberty and perimenopause – women’s sex hormones play an important role in the well-being of your clients.

In this session, Dr. Sarah E. Hill – award-winning researcher and author of the groundbreaking books This is Your Brain on Birth Control and The Period Brain – will show you what you need to know to provide hormone-informed treatment. You’ll get:

  • Cutting-edge assessment tools to uncover the impact of hormones on your clients’ symptoms
  • Emerging evidence-based guidance around timing of treatment interventions to maximize effectiveness
  • Strategies to support clients’ resilience to hormonal changes and nervous system regulation

Here's What You'll Learn

Why Women’s Hormones Matter for Mental Health

  • The male-as-default problem in mental health research
  • Real prevalence of depression, anxiety, PMDD, perimenopause
  • Hormonal changes are not pathology – but do shape vulnerability
  • Estrogen and progesterone basics
  • The menstrual cycle and mental health
  • Risk window and red flag symptoms for PMS/PMDD
  • Hormonal birth control and mental health consequences
  • Hormones and lifespan transitions – puberty, postpartum, perimenopause
  • Limitations of the research and potential risks

Hormone-Informed Assessment

  • Cycle-pattern questions
  • Timing – luteal vs follicular patterns
  • Symptom diaries
  • Mood and sleep tracking apps
  • Differentiate PMS vs PMDD vs depression
  • Postpartum screening
  • Perimenopause indicators

Hormone-Informed Interventions

  • Psychoeducation strategies to boost clients’ self awareness
  • Recommendations re: timing/intensity of treatment interventions
  • Sleep optimization tools
  • Anti-inflammatory diet emphasis
  • Timing of exercise and light exposure
  • Strategies to support nervous system regulation
  • Mindfulness to support resilience to hormonal changes
  • Social support rhythms
  • Overview of pharmacologic options

Everything You're Getting

  • More than 1 hour of video content
  • Up to 1.0 CE credits
  • Certificate of completion
  • Handouts and resources

Meet Your Experts

Sarah Hill, PhD

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Sarah E. Hill, PhD, is an award-winning research psychologist, professor, speaker, consultant, and media expert with expertise in women, health, and sexual psychology. At the intersection of evolutionary biology, social psychology, and neuroscience, Dr. Hill’s groundbreaking research has resulted in 100+ research publications. Her work has been featured in the The New York Times, The Washington Post, Scientific American, The Economist and on television shows like Good Morning and Today. Dr. Hill has also authored two groundbreaking books that uncover the hidden truths about women’s sex hormones, This is Your Brain on Birth Control and The Period Brain. Her research laboratories are located in the Department of Psychology at TCU in Fort Worth, Texas.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Sarah Hill has an employment relationship with Texas Christian University. She serves on the scientific advisory board for 28 Wellness, Flo Health, and Tuune. Dr. Hill receives compensation as a consultant and royalties as a published author. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. Dr. Hill receives a grant from the National Institutes of Health. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Dr. Sarah Hill is a member of the Association for Psychological Science, Human Behavior and Evolution Society, Society for Personality and Social Psychology, and the Society for Experimental Social Psychology. She is an Ad hoc reviewer and editor for several peer review journals, for a complete list contact PESI, Inc.

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Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Product Code:
POS150781
Duration:
1 hour, 3 minutes
Copyright:
Apr 30, 2026
Closed Captions:
Available
Format:
Audio and Video

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