Publish date: 12 March 2026
A Trust doctor has played a key role in shaping a new national position statement from the Royal College of Psychiatrists calling for greater action on menopause and women’s mental health.
Dr Amrit Sachar, Liaison Psychiatry Consultant, and RCPsych Presidential Lead for Equity and Equality, contributed to the working group that developed the College’s first-ever statement on menopause and mental health.
The campaign was launched by broadcaster and menopause campaigner Davina McCall in Parliament which was attended by Dr Sachar and Dr Suhana Ahmed Deputy Chief Medical Officer. Davina McCall and the RCPsych are highlighting the urgent need for awareness and support for women experiencing menopause.
The statement underlines that menopause can have a significant—but often overlooked—impact on women’s mental health. It also points to stigma, gaps in awareness among employers, and a lack of education among healthcare professionals.
"Perimenopause and menopause is a time when women have the greatest risk of dying by suicide and the emergence of new or worsening omental illness. As clinicians, we need to take hormonal health into consideration for women aged 40-55 so that they get the right care and the right employment adjustments".
The College is calling for improved training, workplace policies, and accessible care for all women experiencing menopause.