Life’s transitions can affect how you think, feel and cope. But you don’t have to navigate them alone.
Life doesn’t always go as planned. Hormonal changes during pregnancy, after childbirth, with perimenopause and menopause, and during other stages of life can affect your mental health in ways you might not expect.
At Cleveland Clinic, our Women’s Behavioral Health team provides specialized care for the emotional and mental health challenges that can happen during these transitions. Through personalized care, research and education, we’re here to help you understand what you’re experiencing and find treatment and support that meets your needs.
Your experience is unique. And we want to learn about what you’ve been through. Cleveland Clinic Women’s Behavioral Health specialists will listen to your concerns without judgment. We’ll get to know you, your life and your goals. We’ll meet you where you are and customize your care to your needs.
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Sometimes, the way you’re feeling leading up to your period can be more severe than expected. If you’re experiencing severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms, we can help. Our team offers consultations and care for premenstrual mood disorders, including premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
Pregnancy and welcoming a new baby bring big hormonal and emotional changes. You might expect this time to feel joyful, but it’s also common to be flooded with big feelings — anxiety, sadness and overwhelm. We’re here to support you through the emotional challenges and make sure you get the care you need. Our team is there for you throughout the entire journey — helping with preconception planning before pregnancy, supporting you through any psychiatric disorders during pregnancy, and staying by your side for any postpartum or breastfeeding psychiatric care you might need.
Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can leave you feeling unlike yourself. Whether you’re experiencing mood changes, anxiety, irritability or trouble sleeping, our team can help you understand your symptoms and find treatment that’s right for you.
We all have unique needs and goals. That’s why we take a team-based approach to care for you as a complete person. Cleveland Clinic’s Women’s Behavioral Health team is a group of experts who work together to create a care and treatment plan that considers your entire well-being. Your care team may include:
Our healthcare providers see patients at convenient locations throughout Northeast Ohio.
We’ll start with a conversation. We’ll get to know you, learn more about your concerns and work with you to find the treatment approach that’s right for you. Our care is designed to support you through specific hormonal and reproductive life stages, like pregnancy, postpartum and menopause. As your needs change, we’ll help connect you with the right providers and resources for ongoing mental health care, if needed.
Talking with a therapist can help you make sense of what you’re experiencing and build skills to manage it. Whether you’re coping with changes during pregnancy, after childbirth, or through perimenopause or menopause, your therapist will listen, support you and work with you to find strategies that fit your life.
There’s comfort in connecting with people who understand what you’re going through. Group therapy offers a safe, supportive space to share experiences, learn from others and build new coping skills together.
Sometimes, medication can be an important part of treatment. If it’s right for you, we’ll explain your options and work with you to find an approach that supports your mental health during hormonal and reproductive transitions.
Your care plan will be designed around you, focused on your specific concerns and needs. This may be a one-time consultation or:
If you’re already working with a mental health provider, Women’s Behavioral Health can be an additional layer of support. For example, if you’re pregnant, our reproductive psychiatry experts can help you understand why you’re feeling the way you do and discuss the safety of your medications. We’ll make sure you receive the personalized and comprehensive care you need.
You’ll need a referral to Women’s Behavioral Health from your healthcare provider before scheduling an appointment.
If you receive care at Cleveland Clinic, ask your provider for a consult to Women’s Behavioral Health. If not, your healthcare professional can still refer you by filling out our consult form.
Some days may feel manageable. Others can feel overwhelming. If hormonal and reproductive changes are affecting your mental health, you don’t have to carry that burden alone. Our Women’s Behavioral Health team is here to listen, support you and help you find a path forward.
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