In this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by Professor Jayashri Kulkarni. 

 

Jayashri is the founder and director of Her Centre Australia, the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre and Head of the Department of Psychiatry at Monash University.

 

Throughout her 25 year career, Jayashri has conducted ground-breaking clinical research and is internationally acknowledged as a leader and expert in the field of Women’s Mental Health, in particular, for her innovative work on reproductive hormones and mental illness. 

Her world-first research in hormones and mental health has led to the development of new treatments for women, and she developed and launched Australia’s first women’s mental health hospital at Cabrini Health in September 2021.

 

In this episode, Shauna and Jayashri discuss topics including:

Career journey, passions and purpose

Menopause and depression

Symptoms to look for if you or someone you know is experiencing menopausal depression

How hormone changes impact the brain

The process of menopause

Hormone replacement therapy

Benefits and risks of HRT

Menopause in younger women and the difference in symptoms

PMS, PMDD and PME - what are they, the differences between them, symptoms to look out for

Postnatal depression

Hormones and mental health

A piece of advice for her 20-something self

 

If you'd like to learn more about Women's Mental Health, you can register for the Her Centre Australia Short Course here.

 

For more tips and resources from Jayashri:

Instagram: @hercentreaustralia 

LinkedIn: Jayashri Kulkarni AM

Website: Her Centre Australia

 

Watch episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/wqCmhyZMkic

 

Disclaimer: This podcast and any information, advice, opinions or statements within it do not constitute medical, health care or other professional advice. Information is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only.

 

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