MediConf Logo

Menopause and the Brain: Mental Health and Cognition

Dr Olivia Hum
NHS GP Partner in Lewes, East Sussex
Symposium Speaker - Dr Catherine Fernando
MBChB MRCGP MRCP DCH DFSRH DRCOG
Symposium Speaker - Dr Sheena Kumar
CPsychol DPsych BSc
Saturday 06 June 2026
Start Time: 09:30 |
Finish Time: 11:30
Availability
Attendees
Total Cost
 
Yes
£0.00
2
2 hours CPD
PDF of speaker's slides for learning purposes
Appraisal certificate for your portfolio

Cambridge Healthcare Supplies Ltd has provided funding for the promotional symposium speaker and content, and was not involved with the organisation nor content of the other sessions.
Dr Hum's sessions are completely independent of external sponsorship.

Learning Objectives

Discover how the hormonal transitions of perimenopause and menopause influence the brain.

We will explore the intersection of menopause and mental health, considering both pre-existing conditions and new-onset challenges. We will unpack the concept of ‘brain fog’- what it means, why it occurs, and how it can be managed. We’ll also examine the debate around hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and dementia, reviewing the latest evidence. Finally, we’ll discuss evidence-based strategies to support mental health and cognition during this stage of life, with a focus on the critical role of sleep.

Agenda

09:30 - 10:15

Session 1 - Dr Olivia Hum

Mental Health

  • How does menopause affect the brain?
  • How is mental health affected by perimenopause and menopause?
  • What is the role of HRT?
10:15 - 10:45

Symposium Presentation by Cambridge Healthcare

More than Skin Deep: How skin conditions can impact our mental health

Dr Catherine Fernando MBChB MRCGP MRCP DCH DFSRH DRCOG

Dr Sheena Kumar CPsychol DPsych BSc

10:45 - 11:30

Session 2 - Dr Olivia Hum

  • What is ‘brain fog’ and what is the effect of HRT on this?
  • HRT and dementia- what does the evidence actually show?
  • Evidence based strategies supporting mental health and cognition in perimenopause and menopause
11:30

Webinar Ends

Meet the Speakers

Dr Olivia Hum
NHS GP Partner in Lewes, East Sussex
British Menopause Society (BMS) Accredited Menopause Specialist
Co-Founder of Myla Health, Sussex

Dr Olivia Hum has been an NHS GP Partner in Lewes, East Sussex, for the last 17 years. She specialises in women's health and sexual health and runs a small NHS sexual health service, the Circle Room. She is a British Menopause Society (BMS) accredited menopause specialist and sits on the Medical Advisory Council of the BMS.

She is the co-Founder of Myla Health, an organisation providing women's health care in Sussex, Kent, Sheffield, Exeter and online. Myla Health also delivers health education all over the UK to doctors, patients and corporate clients. 

Symposium Speaker
Dr Catherine Fernando
MBChB MRCGP MRCP DCH DFSRH DRCOG

Dr Catherine Fernando is a portfolio GP based in East Lothian. She is co-director of IYASU Healthcare, and specialises in the treatment of rashes, acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, seborrhoeic dermatitis, melasma, and the diagnosis of moles.

 Dr Fernando qualified from the University of Aberdeen in 2001. She is a member of the Royal College of General Practioners and the Royal College of Physicians. She has diploma in practical dermatology with distinction from Cardiff University, as well as diplomas in child health, sexual and reproductive health, and obstetrics & gynaecology. Dr Fernando has extensive experience in dermaotology, rheumatology and women’s health.

 Outside of the practice, Dr Fernando participates in medical education nationally and is a tutor on the Edinburgh Regional GPST Training Programme. She is the founder and CEO of IYASU Vegan Medical Bags, a line of bags designed especially for female healthcare professionals. 

Symposium Speaker
Dr Sheena Kumar
CPsychol DPsych BSc
Chartered Counselling Psychologist

I have worked in mental health settings for over 15 years including the NHS and independent sectors. After several years as ‘Head of Wellbeing’ for a large mental health service, I now work across the private sector providing tailored psychological therapy, coaching and consultancy services. I specialise in working with high performers specializing in anxiety therapy and stress therapy. I invest all my CPD into this area to ensure I am delivering the high-quality service my clients deserve. 

 

I have worked with 1000's of clients and have helped people who thought things could not get better live happy and healthy lives. Anxiety Therapy and Stress Therapy can be life-changing. 

 

My work is split between my independent practice and working with the largest national provider of corporate clinical psychology, where I provide an in-house service to a leading global law firm.

 

I have led clinical teams managing and supervising other mental health professionals through their training and qualified practice.  

As a psychologist, I have a commitment to research and have been involved in several studies both through City University of London and the Centre for Research in Social and Psychological Transformation.

 

In addition to working with individuals, I run workshops and have developed mental health strategies for corporations in the UK and EU.

Book this event online
Saturday 06 June 2026
Start Time: 09:30 |
Finish Time: 11:30
Availability
Attendees
Total Cost
 
Yes
£0.00

This webinar will NOT be recorded due to the presentation being the Intellectual Property of the speaker.

The Zoom link to join the event will be emailed to the email address you booked with.  This may be received into your spam/junk inboxes, please check.
If you cannot locate the Zoom link, please email webinar@mediconf.co.uk for assistance.

We no longer offer the option to dial in using your phone due to the excessive fees charged.

Mailing List!
Subscribe to our mailing list and receive email updates on the latest news, events and webinars.
Mediconf will not share your personal details with any 3rd party companies or organisations.
LinkedIn Logo Find us on LINKEDIN

© Copyright 2007 - 2026 MediConf ©, Inc. All Rights Reserved ©
Registered Office: MediConf Uk c/o LCW Consulting, SWP, Suffolk House, George Street, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 0YN
Registered in England No. 09705397. Company registered in England and Wales. VAT Registration Number: 219014242

Telephone: 01444 414 264

Website design & development by Dual Media Ltd

© Copyright 2007 - 2026 MediConf ©
Website development by Dual Media Ltd
LinkedIn Logo
MediConf Logo

This site is intended for use by UK healthcare professionals.

Please select the appropriate option below.

Please be aware that this site is strictly for Healthcare Professionals to view and book Medical Education events.

If you are not in this category and cannot provide your GMC number, you are prohibited from proceeding.