Mon, Nov 24
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Understanding and managing Perimenopausal depression for GPs
Essential GP education on recognising and managing perimenopausal depression. Learn evidence-based strategies from Dr Sangeetha Makielan.
Time & Location
Nov 24, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM GMT+11
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About the event
Event Overview
This comprehensive professional development session addresses a critical gap in primary care: the recognition and evidence-based management of perimenopausal depression. With depression rates increasing up to 16 times in women aged 42-52, yet remaining significantly underdiagnosed, this session provides GPs with essential knowledge and practical tools.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Recognise the unique clinical presentation of perimenopausal depression and differentiate it from other mood disorders
Understand the hormonal, neurobiological, and neuroimmunological mechanisms underlying the condition
Identify key risk factors and comorbidities affecting perimenopausal women
Apply evidence-based pharmacological treatments
Navigate menopausal hormone therapy options
Address specific symptom clusters: vasomotor symptoms, cognitive changes, mood disturbances, and physical complaints.
About the Presenter
Dr Sangeetha Makielan MD (Hons), FRANZCP, Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist
Dr Sangeetha Makielen is an Australian- and UK-trained, highly experienced psychiatrist with almost 20 years of experience. She currently runs two clinics in the Hills District (Baulkham Hills) and Sydney CBD.
Dr Makielan’s expertise in perinatal psychiatry, where hormonal changes deeply affect mood, offers valuable insight into perimenopausal depression. Her experience supporting women through hormonal transitions, combined with an evidence-based approach to medication and psychotherapy, makes her well-equipped to help general practitioners identify and manage this often underdiagnosed condition.