Navigating Menopause: Hormones, Health, and Mental Health

Presented by:  Lorri T. King, PMHNP-BC, FNP, CRNP

Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
Time: 9:00 am to 12:15 pm EST
Cost: $30 for Community
Location: Live Webinar via Zoom

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

This program is appropriate for mental health professionals of all skill and experience levels. Through a review of the physical, emotional, and cognitive changes that take place during perimenopause and menopause, providers will be empowered to reduce stigma, increase validation, and advocate for informed, compassionate care for individuals in these stages of life. Medications, supplements, and therapeutic interventions will be discussed. Participants will have the opportunity to apply the information provided to clinical case studies.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of the program, participants will be able to:

1. Identify ways that menopause/perimenopause can impact mental health.
2. Recognize common physical symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause.
3. Identify at least two evidence-based non-pharmacological interventions, such as cognitive behavioral therapy for managing menopause related mental health symptoms. 
4. Understand the physiological changes that contribute to mental health challenges during this life stage. 

AGENDA:

9:00 am Welcome and Introduction
9:15 am Physical Changes During Perimenopause and Menopause
9:45 am Other Symptoms and Impacts of Menopause
10:00 am Overview of Remedies
10:30 am Break (15 minutes)
10:45 am Therapeutic Interventions
11:30 am Case Studies (small groups)
12:00 pm Q&A
12:15 pm Evaluation, Program Concludes

About the Presenter:

Lorri King, PMHNP-BC, FNP, CRNP (she/her) is a dual board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 27 years of nursing experience.  Lorri originally graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1997. Lorri began her nursing career by working in various critical care clinical settings. After graduating from the University of Louisville in 2007 with her Master’s in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner, Lorri worked with Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) as a Family Nurse Practitioner. At the HCH clinic, Lorri provided both medical and mental health care services for the homeless citizens of Louisville, KY. Many of whom had psychiatric and medical conditions along with chemical dependency. It was at the HCH that Lorri realized the significant need for mental health services. In 2016, she returned to school to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and has been working in private practice since graduation in 2019.  Lorri brings years of experience working with patients from all demographics, economic classes.  She is dedicated to providing knowledgeable, caring, compassionate and affirming medication management services. Lorri believes in working in a collaborative partnership with her patients to help them reach their mental health goals and to live their best lives. 

CE Credit Information:

Navigating Menopause: Hormones, Health and Mental Health  is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval #886860446-4306) for 3 continuing education contact hours.  Maryland Psychologists and Maryland Professional Counselors can receive CE credit automatically under NASW approval.  Psychologists and Professional Counselors in other states can check with their local board to see if NASW sponsored events are automatically approved.  All participants must be present for the full program and submit a post-program evaluation form via Google Forms in order to receive their certificate of completion.  

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