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Cognitive functioning and emotion processing associated with perimenopausal depression (healthy control subjects compared with depressed patient data)

Description 
The menopause transition is a time of significant hormonal changes. Mood changes, including anxiety and depression are frequently reported during the menopause transition (or perimenopause). Cognitive changes are also described, such as forgetfulness and difficulties organising thoughts. The aim of this study is to look at the relationship between mood, cognition and emotion processing during the menopausal transition.
Essential criteria: 
Minimum entry requirements can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Keywords 
anxiety, perimenopause, mental illness
School 
School of Translational Medicine » Psychiatry (previously known as MAPrc)
Available options 
PhD/Doctorate
Honours
BMedSc(Hons)
Time commitment 
Full-time
Part-time
Top-up scholarship funding available 
No
Physical location 
Alfred Research Alliance
Co-supervisors 
Dr 
Eveline Mu

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