Mental Health Resources
Many different hormones play a pivotal roles in our mental health. While hormones have long been associated with changes in mood—such as anxiety and depression found in PMS or menopause—researchers have widened their scope to explore the hormonal influences on other psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, and more. Explore the resources below to learn more about the connection hormones and emotions, moods, memory, and more!
COGNITION AND MEMORY
How do hormones influence brain function? Discover how estrogen, testosterone, thyroid, and pregnenolone hormones effect the brain, cognition, and memory.
MOODS
Hormones effect emotional health and well-being throughout life, and understanding hormone balance may help explain changes in moods.
BLOOD SUGAR AND THE AGING BRAIN
Controlling blood sugar levels through a healthy diet and exercise may prove to be beneficial in maintaining healthy brain function throughout life.
BRAIN HEALTH AND HORMONES
Hormone deficiencies may exhibit common brain-related symptoms, including memory loss, poor concentration, and confusion.
HORMONES AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
Damage to the pituitary and hypothalamus glands results in hormone imbalances that may cause a number of psychological, physiological, and physical symptoms.
HORMONES ON OUR MINDS AND NERVES
Hormones may be useful for treating neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), Alzheimer’s disease, and other mental diseases.
IS THERE A CONNECTION BETWEEN THYROID FUNCTION AND MENTAL ILLNESS?
Thyroid hormones affect the central nervous system and how thyroid dysfunction may lead to mental disorders like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
