Helen Alderson

Empress of Empire Biscuits. Cats, donkeys, horses. Amateur flautist. Reformed academic, now NHS psychiatrist. Views my own.

[Helen Alderson @HLAlderson]

@VTocher87613 @bykatewomersley @MedicineUK1 @nelson_piercy Thank you! 🤩 Although Kate did most of the hard work, so all credit to her.

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@rcpsych @bykatewomersley Huge congratulations, Kate! What a fantastic achievement and a very well deserved award. Xx

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@bykatewomersley @Abi_Rimmer I do love that dress! 😊

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@bykatewomersley @JamesTCobbler That’s so impressive. Let me know how you find the perinatal mental health book. I’d love to know what it’s like. Maybe a resource to recommend to my patients?

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@bykatewomersley @hazard_leah @suzypuss @chrisha_jay Thanks, Kate. I’m always very happy to chat about everything and anything related to women’s mental health, especially perinatal. I’m not on here much these days, but do get in touch.

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@bykatewomersley @suzypuss @TheLancet I’m so excited to read this, especially after @suzypuss inspiring talk at the @RCPsychScot conference last week. Very much speaking my language!

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@Rebecca99LT If you’re a dinosaur, then I am too! I love writing in fountain pen.

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@Rebecca99LT I’m pretty sure that the first time I met you when I was a CT, you’d just finished clerking a patient. It really impressed me, meeting a consultant who wasn’t above getting stuck in. And you have beautiful handwriting. How we should all be, though my handwriting is terrible!

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@VTocher87613 I’m so sorry to hear this. I hope things improve for you.

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Perinatal depression: Study links condition with premenstrual disorders https://t.co/9pmJLqh7SQ

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@bykatewomersley @SarahGraham7 Ooh, this looks excellent. Must add it to my to read list.

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@bykatewomersley @DrHelenHare @RobynNorton8 Massive congratulations! Very well deserved.

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@CheesemanJane Exactly, a very unhelpful narrative. Bit of a step back. Poor us & our silly vulnerable lady brains. On the other hand, oestrogen modulates serotonin in brain, amongst other things, so important to think about these differences. As usual, it’s not as simple as the headlines say.

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“We can arm women with this information” - amen to that!

Three things to know about your brain on menopause – and how to navigate the changes https://t.co/4Jjgt1ZaJz

[Stephanie deGiorgio @DrSdeG]

Perinatal mental health.

To all health care professionals.

If you see a pregnant woman who is on antidepressant/anti anxiety/antipsychotic medication, DO NOT STOP IT “because they are pregnant”.
Consult your local perinatal MH team or a primary care expert.

[Helen Alderson @HLAlderson]

@CheesemanJane Isn’t it just? There’s some fascinating work on the effects of hormones on the brain. This particular effect, I’m not so keen on.

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@bykatewomersley If a menopausal brain is like being on crystal meth, then I’m really not sure why anyone would pay for crystal meth!

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@bykatewomersley Don’t know of anything specific, would be amazing. I assess on v limited basis but not where this is the only reason for referral. Too little resource. I flag up to maternity for enhanced birth planning if necessary. My team works with MH midwife & obstetrician which helps.