The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science

BackgroundMenopause is an inflection point in the ageing trajectory. Independent of chronological age, menopause is associated with the biological ageing of several body systems. In this review, we highlight the importance of considering th…

BackgroundStress, a major risk factor for mental health problems, is influenced by hormonal fluctuations from the menstrual cycle and hormonal oral contraceptives (OC). Despite widespread use, the impact of hormonal intrauterine devices (IU…

Labelling specific psychiatric concerns as 'niche' topics relegated to specialty journals obstructs high-quality research and clinical care for these issues. Despite their severity, eating disorders are under-represented in high-impact jour…

BackgroundSome psychiatric disorders have been associated with increased risk of miscarriage. However, there is a lack of studies considering a broader spectrum of psychiatric disorders to clarify the role of common as opposed to independen…