World Menopause Awareness Day 2025 is on Saturday 18th October. This year’s theme is Lifestyle Medicine¹, a reminder that managing perimenopause and menopause isn’t just about surviving hot flushes with a desk fan. It’s about understanding that this phase of life has both physical and mental health impacts, and that informed support and understanding are essential.
The facts about menopause
- 86% of working women say menopause symptoms negatively affect their work².
- 1 in 4 don’t know if their employer offers menopause support².
- 3.5 million UK women have considered quitting their jobs due to menopause³.
The impact of menopause on mental health
Those of us experiencing symptoms may joke about the “tropical moments” and the “brain fog,” but the reality is that 70% of women report anxiety, depression, and other psychological challenges during perimenopause and menopause⁴. It’s not just about hormones. It’s about identity, confidence, and feeling like you’re still ‘you’ at work and at home.
Why is it important?
With 4 million women aged 45–55 in the UK workforce², menopause isn’t a niche issue. Supporting people through this transition isn’t just kind, it’s also smart business. Retention, wellbeing, and productivity all improve when we start talking, listening and supporting this important transition.
At Leeds Mind, we’re marking World Menopause Day with two open-access courses running in the lead up and we’re offering a discount code for both.
Workshop Title: Perimenopause & Menopause Bitesize (online)
Date & Time: Friday 17th October 2025
10am – 11am
Cost: £45 (50% off with NL50)
Course Description
Menopause and perimenopause significantly impact not only physical health but also mental well-being. Nearly 70% of women experiencing symptoms during these stages report anxiety, depression, and other psychological challenges⁴. This workshop from Leeds Mind aims to raise awareness about these issues, providing vital support strategies for colleagues, friends, and family members.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session delegates will be able to…
- Differentiate between perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause
- Identify the physical, cognitive, and emotional signs and symptoms associated with these stages
- Explore the specific mental health challenges linked to menopause
- Identify effective ways to support and signpost individuals experiencing symptoms of perimenopause and menopause
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for anyone interested in understanding more about perimenopause and menopause. Whether or not you are directly affected, it’s crucial to be informed, as we all have colleagues, family, and friends who may be navigating these changes.
Workshop Title: Perimenopause & Menopause for Managers (online)
Date & Time: Wednesday 15th October 2025
9.30-12.30pm
Audience Size: Up to 16 people (online or in person)
Cost: £175 (50% off with code NL50)
Course Description
With 90% of women in the UK workforce reporting adverse effects during this transition², many are leaving their jobs due to inadequate support. This workshop empowers managers and supervisors with the knowledge and skills to provide a supportive environment for employees experiencing perimenopause and menopause.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session, delegates will be able to…
- Differentiate between perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause
- Identify the physical, cognitive, and emotional signs and symptoms associated with these stages
- Explore the specific mental health challenges linked to menopause
- Identify effective ways to support and signpost individuals experiencing symptoms of perimenopause and menopause
- Utilise case studies to practice skills on having open, supportive conversations with colleagues and employees
- Discuss and explore various reasonable adjustments that can be implemented in the workplace to support staff
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for anyone who manages or supervises staff. It equips you with the confidence to support colleagues going through perimenopause or menopause, ensuring a healthy and inclusive workplace.
References
- International Menopause Society. World Menopause Day 2025 Theme: Lifestyle Medicine. Retrieved from https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day-2025/?v=7885444af42e
- CIPD (2023). Menopause in the Workplace: Employee Experiences in 2023. Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Retrieved from https://www.cipd.org/globalassets/media/knowledge/knowledge-hub/reports/2023-pdfs/2023-menopause-report-8456.pdf
- Simplyhealth & CIPD (2023). 3.5 million women have considered quitting job due to menopause and menstrual health symptoms. Retrieved from https://www.simplyhealth.co.uk/news-and-articles/35-million-women-have-considered-quitting-job-due-to-menopause-and-menstrual-health-symptoms
- SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health). Menopause, Physical Activity and Mental Well-Being. Retrieved from https://www.samh.org.uk/documents/Academic_Research_Summary_Report_Menopause_mental_wellbeing_and_physical_activity.pdf
- UK Government (2024). Shattering the Silence about Menopause: 12-Month Progress Report. Department for Work & Pensions. Retrieved from https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/shattering-the-silence-about-menopause-12-month-progress-report/shattering-the-silence-about-menopause-12-month-progress-report
