Presented by:
Dr Sadhbh Joyce
Senior Psychologist (MAPS, AAPi), Co-Founder of Mindarma, Meditation Teacher, External Fellow, Black Dog Institute/UNSW Medicine & Health
Expert Speaker:
Amanda Smyth
DAA Accredited Practicing Dietician, Co-Founder & CEO of Mood Food – Nutrition for Mental Health and Dietitian for Queensland Police Service
Research & Guidance and Programs
- Prentice et al (2021). Nutritional epidemiology and the Women’s Health Initiative: a review. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2021;113(5):1083-1092
- Prentice RL (2024). Diet and Chronic Disease Research in the Women’s Health Initiative. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 2024;124(11):1402-1408.
- van ’t Hof, S. R., Bos, M. G. N., et al. (2026). Puberty, pregnancy, and menopause show shared and distinct structural changes across the lifespan. Nature Communications, 17.
- Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health
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Guidance from Deakin University’s Mood Food Centre
- Helpful info on the Mediterranean Diet from Harvard University
- Dietitians Australia: diet and nutrition advice on the Mediterranean Diet
- Mood Food Nutrition for Mental Health self-paced programs
Resources
- Nutrition for Perimenopause (Mood-Food Handout)
- Dr Becky Campbell’s guide to low-histamine foods
- Dr Becky Campbell’s guide to histamine intolerance
Women’s Health Support Services
- Medicare Mental Health National Phone Service: 1800 595 212
- healthdirect – 24/7 free advice from nurses | 📞: 1800 022 222
- 1800 4 WOMEN – free counselling, QLD | 📞: 1800 496 636
- Endometriosis Australia
- Australian Menopause Society
- Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
- Beyond Blue – free counselling & coaching (up to 6 sessions)
