Mental Health & Crisis Support
Hormonal change can amplify anxiety and depression, and perimenopause is a known window of increased vulnerability — especially for women with a history of depression. Recognising the signs and knowing where to get help is part of the picture, not an afterthought.
Know the signs
Persistent low mood, loss of interest, sleep and appetite changes, irritability, and anxiety that interferes with daily life deserve attention — not dismissal as "just hormones". PHQ-9 and GAD-7 give you a structured way to measure what is happening.
If you need help now
The app lists crisis numbers for your region. If you are in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself, contact emergency services or a crisis line now. You are not alone, and this is treatable.
The perimenopause window
Hormonal change can amplify anxiety and depression, and perimenopause is a known window of increased vulnerability — especially with a history of depression. Symptoms deserve attention, not dismissal as just a normal part of ageing.
How the screening tools help
PHQ-9 and GAD-7 are validated questionnaires that put a number on what you are experiencing. They are screening tools, not a diagnosis — but a structured score is far more persuasive in a doctor's office than describing how you feel.
If you need help now
The app lists crisis numbers for your region. If you are unsafe or in crisis, contact a local emergency or crisis service immediately — this tool is support, not a substitute for care.
Common questions
Is depression during perimenopause "normal"?
Common, but never something to just endure. It is a treatable condition — raise it with a professional.
Can HRT help mood?
For some women, stabilising hormones improves mood — but it is not a treatment for clinical depression. Discuss both with your clinician.