About The Course
Explore the relationship between sex hormones and mental health across the female life cycle in this on-demand webinar led by Dr. Ceri Cashell. Gain practical strategies for diagnosing and prescribing hormone therapy to manage mood disorders during key hormonal transitions. Course content combines current evidence with real-world clinical experience. Improve treatment confidence through a focused, clinician-led approach. Ideal for psychiatrists, psychologists, GPs, and allied health professionals.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:
- Psychiatrists
- General Practitioners (GPs)
- Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (MHNPs)
- Psychologists
- Mental health professionals
- Clinicians working in or expanding into psychiatry and mental health care
Accreditation Information:
- Psychiatry Accreditation: This course is available for self-accreditation with the RANZCP and other relevant psychiatric and mental health organisations.
- GP Accreditation: This course is available for self-accreditation with RACGP for general practitioners.
What You'll Learn
- Why Hormones Matter for Mental Health – understanding the impact of reproductive hormones on mood regulation and psychiatric disorders.
- PMDD, Perinatal, and Menopausal Mood Disorders – recognising and differentiating hormone-related mood disorders across the life cycle.
- Hormonal Therapies in Psychiatry – practical guidance on prescribing hormonal contraception, HRT/MHT, and other hormone-based treatments.
- Navigating Myths, Risks, and Contraindications – addressing common concerns, evidence-based benefits, and when hormone therapy may not be appropriate.
- Bridging the Gap Between Psychiatry and Hormone Health – how clinicians can integrate hormonal considerations into mental health care for women.
Course Programme
6 Units | 21 Modules | 1.5 Hours total length
- Sex Hormones and Brain Function
- Neurotransmitter Pathways and Hormonal Interactions
- Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone: Neurological Mechanisms
- Hormonal Contraceptive Options
- Mood Impacts of Different Contraceptive Formulations
- Prescribing Strategies for Mood Stability
- Diagnostic Criteria and Clinical Presentation
- Management Approaches
- Cyclical SSRI Strategies
- Hormone Therapy Interventions
- Hormonal Changes in Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Screening and Assessment
- Treatment Options
- Hormone Therapy in Breastfeeding Mothers
- Hormonal Transitions and Mood Disorders
- Symptom Management
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- Testosterone Supplementation
- Integrated Treatment Approaches
- Individualised Hormone Therapy Strategies
- Patient Management Across Life Stages
Course Description
Understanding Sex Hormones and Mental Health: Clinical Application Across the Female Life Cycle
This on-demand course led by Dr Ceri Cashell explores the clinical relationship between sex hormones and mental health, equipping professionals with evidence-based tools to assess and manage hormone-related mood disorders across key reproductive stages. This course is designed for psychiatrists, psychologists, GPs, and allied professionals seeking clinical confidence in managing hormone-related mood disorders.
Hormonal Neurobiology and Contraceptive Impacts
The course begins with the neurobiological foundations of sex hormones and their influence on mood regulation. Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone interact with major neurotransmitter systems, shaping emotional and cognitive function. Clinicians will learn how these mechanisms underpin psychiatric presentations across the lifespan. The presentation also examines how hormonal contraceptives influence mood, with practical strategies for managing adverse effects and selecting appropriate formulations.
Premenstrual and Perinatal Mood Disorders
The next section focuses on mood disorders linked to hormonal transitions. Detailed content on PMDD covers diagnostic criteria, SSRI prescribing protocols, and hormone-based treatments. Perinatal modules provide an overview of hormonal changes during pregnancy and postpartum, with emphasis on screening and prescribing safely, including during breastfeeding. These segments illustrate the importance of understanding hormonal transitions and mood disorders in clinical practice.
Menopause, Hormone Therapy, and Case-Based Integration
Perimenopause and menopause are discussed in the context of estrogen and mood regulation. Clinicians will explore symptom management strategies and the role of hormone replacement therapy, including testosterone use. Case-based discussions support the integration of these strategies into everyday practice, reinforcing principles of sex hormones and mental health in diverse patient scenarios.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Understand neurobiological mechanisms linking sex hormones and mental health
- Diagnose and manage hormonal transitions and mood disorders
- Apply evidence-based prescribing strategies for hormone therapy
- Explore the role of estrogen in mood regulation
- Use personalised approaches for hormone-related mood disorders
This course bridges the gap between psychiatry and hormone health, offering clinically grounded, evidence-based guidance from Dr Ceri Cashell for real-world application. Enrol now to strengthen your prescribing skills and improve outcomes for women across the reproductive lifespan.
‘Practical Prescribing of Hormone Therapy for Clinicians: Managing Mood Disorders Across the Female Life Cycle with Dr Ceri Cashell’ on-demand course is available in both, video and audio format.
Participants will receive a completion certificate and 1.5 CPD hours upon completion.
While Academy members enjoy exclusive access to a range of courses and webinars (including this course) with their annual membership, we’re pleased to offer you the option to purchase the ‘Women’s Mental Health: Advanced Training in Hormone-Related Mood Disorders Across the Lifespan’ as an individual curriculum.
[Click here] for more information on the Women’s Mental Health: Advanced Training in Hormone-Related Mood Disorders Across the Lifespan.
This Comprehensive Curriculum Consists of 3 courses:
- Practical Prescribing of Hormone Therapy for Clinicians: Managing Mood Disorders Across the Female Life Cycle -on-demand webinar with Dr Ceri Cashell (1.5 CPD hrs)
- Depression and Menopause: A Practical Guide (5 CPD hrs) – An interactive online course.
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) – A Practical Guide (4 CPD hrs) – An interactive online course.
Click on the relevant links below to take advantage of this offer:
For Psychiatrists: Women’s Mental Health Curriculum for Psychiatrists
For General Practitioners: Women’s Mental Health Curriculum for General Practitioners (GPs)
Understand hormonal transitions and mood disorders across the female life cycle. Gain clinical insights to guide safe, evidence-based hormone therapy for perimenopause, menopause, and reproductive-related mood disorders.
Course Information
- 1.5 hours
- 1.5 CPD
Inclusions
- 1.5 Hours of Video Lecture
- Course Completion Certificate
Material Downloads
- certificate
Instructors
Dr Ceri Cashell Guest Speaker - GP, Educator, and Women’s Hormonal Health Advocate
Dr Ceri Cashell is a leading voice in women’s hormonal health, specialising in menopause, perimenopause, and hormone-related mental health issues. She has 20 years of experience as a practising GP and co-founded Healthy Hormones, Australia’s largest online menopause community for healthcare professionals. She is passionate about raising awareness of how sex hormones influence physical and mental health across the female life cycle. She advocates for a holistic, personalised approach to menopause care, integrating nutrition, exercise, and hormone therapy to improve quality of life and reduce the future risk of disease.
Beyond clinical education, Dr Ceri is a medical writer, public speaker, and women’s health advocate, challenging outdated medical norms to ensure women receive the support they need with confidence and clarity during perimenopause and beyond. Through Healthy Hormones, she helped organise the groundbreaking “So Hot Right Now” event series, which brought international thought leaders to Australia. This included a public event for 2,500 women at the Sydney Opera House and an independent, GP-led medical conference on menopause.
Dr. Sanil Rege Host - MBBS, MRCPsych, FRANZCP
With extensive teaching experience through psychiatry education initiatives, Sanil is recognized as a motivational training facilitator and educator who promotes insightful collaboration and discussion
As the Academic Lead of Psych Scene and Chief Editor of Psych Scene Hub, he aspires to make a difference in mental health by empowering Healthcare Professionals to advance their skills and career through the provision of specialised education and training
Sanil is also the founder of Vita Healthcare, a private clinic in Mount Eliza specialising in adult mental healthcare, with over 20 years of clinical experience and 13 years of private practice experience treating disorders across the spectrum. He currently works in the community, across inpatient, consultation-liaison and addiction psychiatry spaces.
