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Menopause, Mood and the Mind: Reflections from Clinical Practice on Mental Health in Midlife
Many women expect hot flushes. Some expect the sudden anxiety at 3am, the dip in confidence at work, or the inexplicable sense that their mood is no longer anchored in the way it once was. In clinic, I often hear women say, “I thought I was coping fine—then my mood just changed, and I couldn’t explain why.” As a clinical psychologist, I see how often mental health changes during perimenopause are misinterpreted as a personal failing or “just hormones.” The reality is more com
Oona McEwan
10 hours ago5 min read


Burnout Symptoms, Causes, and Recovery – A Clinical Psychologist’s View
Burnout is Not “Just Stress” Conversations about burnout have grown rapidly in recent years. The World Health Organization now...
Oona McEwan
Sep 293 min read


Spotting Signs of Autism in Girls: A Neuroaffirmative Perspective
When we think about autism, many of us still hold an outdated picture — often shaped by how it tends to present in boys. But autism is...
Oona McEwan
Sep 63 min read


OCD and the Weight of Responsibility: Understanding the Link
As a clinical psychologist, I often meet clients living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) who describe feeling an overwhelming...
Oona McEwan
Apr 163 min read
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