Ms Jacinta Grima1
1Private Practice, Australia
The perimenopause and menopause are largely misunderstood in terms of symptoms that can arise. Greater awareness of the biological changes and wider psychosocial issues for woman juggling multiple demands at this time of biological change are needed.
Aims: Psychologists can assist in providing support, differential diagnosis, and enhancing awareness of putting the ‘bio’ in biopsychosocial models. Cases will be discussed with respect to how an understanding of this period can enhance treatment outcomes for woman and the wider family system.
Conclusion: The need for enhanced collaborative care with medical professionals is considered.
Biography:
Jacinta Grima has over fifteen years experience as a clinical psychologist working across the lifespan including children, adolescents and families in urban, regional and rural locations.
She has trained in various psychological therapies and takes a family systems and attachment perspective. She understands that good formulation considers all relevant biopsychosocial considerations and supervises and teaches a range of psychologists, including registrars.
She is a member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association, the Australian ADHD Professionals Association and an Associate Member of the Australasian Menopause Society. Jacinta has held academic appointments as an Adjunct Fellow Academic with Western Sydney University.