19/10/2026
🌸 World Menopause Day | 18 October 2026
Menopause, Mental Health and Wellbeing: 💚 Menopause is a natural stage of life, but you don't have to go through it alone. Support, understanding and connection can make a real difference.
The changes that come with perimenopause and menopause can affect much more than physical health. Some women experience anxiety, low mood, irritability, disrupted sleep, reduced confidence or difficulties with memory and concentration, often described as brain fog.
For some, these changes are manageable. For others, they can have a significant impact on everyday life, relationships, work and emotional wellbeing.
Every woman's experience is different, and every woman deserves to feel heard, understood and supported.
💚 Support Through Your Local Family Resource Centre
While FRCs do not provide specialist menopause treatment, they can offer valuable community-based support and help you connect with other services. Many FRCs offer women's groups, wellbeing activities, self-care programmes, social activities and free or low-cost counselling, providing opportunities to connect with others, build friendships, look after your mental health and find encouragement during this stage of life.
If symptoms are affecting your wellbeing or daily life, speak to your GP about the treatment and support options available.
Please be aware that services vary between centres, so contact your local FRC to find out what's available.
🏠 Find Your Local Family Resource Centre (FRC)
🔗 https://www.familyresource.ie/family-resource-centres-regions.php
🌷 Menopause Information & Support
📖 Menopause and Mental Health: Mental Health Ireland
A free booklet offering information and practical guidance on mental health and emotional wellbeing during menopause.
🔗https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Menopause-and-Mental-Health-Booklet.pdf
🌸 HSE Ireland Menopause Information
Trusted information about menopause symptoms, treatments, mental wellbeing and when to seek medical advice.
🔗 https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/menopause/
💚HSE Ireland Mental Health and Wellbeing
Information, self-help resources and guidance on accessing mental health support.
🔗 https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/
