Mental Health + Hormones Connection: Why Women Can’t Ignore It
Women today are experiencing more mood changes, anxiety, burnout, and emotional fatigue than ever before. But science now shows something important — mental health is deeply connected to hormonal health. Hormones don’t just control periods. They influence mood, sleep, stress response, focus, and emotional balance. Understanding this connection is becoming a major part of modern women’s wellness. And as awareness grows, brands are also focusing on women’s root-cause wellness. Be Weird Women Wellness Malt is launching soon, focusing on supporting women’s overall wellness journey. What Is the Hormone–Mental Health Connection? Hormones like estrogen directly influence brain chemicals like serotonin (the “feel-good” neurotransmitter). Research shows estrogen can regulate genes involved in serotonin transmission, which plays a major role in depression and mood stability. This is why mood changes can happen during: Period cycles PCOS or hormone imbalance Pregnancy or postp...