The Menopause & Me Digital Toolkit
‘The change’, ‘the time of life’ – call it what you will, it is an unavoidable fact that all women go through the menopause. However, for many women this natural process is a time of anxiety and distress due to the various symptoms that can accompany it. Some menopausal changes can also be brought about by treatments for cancer, including chemotherapy, ovarian ablation and hormone therapy.
Whatever their cause, the following information is designed to enhance knowledge and provide support to deal with symptoms that accompany the Menopause, especially in the work setting.
Belfast Trust has developed a digital toolkit to provide information and dispel myths around the menopause.
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For more information or support with workplace issues, please contact Catherine Downey, call (028) 9046 0606.
There are four tools provided:
1. Understanding the Menopause – A Guide for Managers
This seven minute video is designed to help line managers understand the symptoms and issues women face when managing the menopause. It also suggests potential actions managers can take to support their employees.
Click here to watch this video
2. Managing Symptoms of the Menopause – A Guide for Women
This four minute video is designed to help women understand the potential symptoms of the menopause and encourages them to seek help from their line manager when needed.
Click here to watch this video
3. The Menopause – HRT & Alternative Therapies
This four minute video focuses on the pros and cons of HRT and Alternative Therapies.
Click here to watch this video
4. The Menopause – Signposts to Additional Support
This interactive document provides a range of clickable links that signpost users to a variety of sources. These are of benefit to women and line managers.
Click here to access this interactive document
CBT for Menopause Symptoms