Join Jennifer Gordon, PhD, and Tory Eisenlohr-Moul, PhD, for an informative discussion on comorbid infertility and fertility treatments for patients with PMDD/PME, including special fertility treatment considerations for hormone-sensitive individuals.

This is an IAPMD Professional Community Webinar, and the content is aimed at Health Care Professionals & Researchers.

Date: Monday, March 18, 2024

Time: 11AM EDT / 3PM GMT

Find your time zone

Speakers:

Dr. Jennifer Gordon, PhD

Dr. Gordon is the current IAPMD Clinical Advisory Board chair. She is also the Director of the Women’s Mental Health Research Unit at the University of Regina, Department of Psychology. Her research focuses on the impact of reproductive hormones on mood in women across the lifespan, with a particular focus on the late reproductive years and transition to menopause. As a Clinical Psychologist, she also has a particular interest in adapting established psychotherapy approaches for the treatment of reproductive mood disorders.

Dr. Tory Eisenlohr-Moul, PhD

Dr. Eisenlohr-Moul is IAPMD's former Clinical Advisory Board chair (2017-2024). She is the Associate Director of Translational Research in Women’s Mental Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Psychiatry. As a scientist, Dr. Eisenlohr-Moul uses clinical trials to clarify the biological causes of perimenstrual risk for suicide, substance abuse, and interpersonal conflict. She is also a psychologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of premenstrual disorders (PMDs), and runs a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic for treatment-resistant PMDs.

Live webinar attendance is free to IAPMD Professional Community Members and you will automatically receive an invite. Membership includes two monthly webinars and exclusive networking opportunities for $10US/month. FREE for students!

Non-IAPMD Professional Community Members can purchase places at $15US per webinar if you are an established professional or $5 to students or patients. These funds will support IAPMD, a small but powerful nonprofit organization that will provide the social media visibility and staff support to sustain this new professional community.

The International Association for Premenstrual Disorders Clinical Advisory Board is staffed primarily by scientific experts who volunteer their time.

Join the IAPMD Professional Community Membership today for free access to previous webinars, networking events, resources, and more!

Patients with a special interest are welcome to attend but please note that the presentation will be clinical in nature and we are not able to answer questions about individual health concerns/circumstances. Patient tickets are available here >>

Emilė Radytė, CEO of Samphire Neuroscience, and IAPMD discuss the potential for neurotechnology in menstrual and mental health.

This is an IAPMD Professional Community Webinar, and the content is aimed at Health Care Professionals & Researchers.

Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Time: 1PM EST / 6PM GMT

Find your time zone

Speaker: Emilė Radytė is the Co-founder and CEO of Samphire Neuroscience, a medical device technology company building wearable solutions for neglected women’s health needs. She is a neuroscientist by training (Harvard College ’20, Oxford ’21, ’24) and has experience working in academia, public health and emergency medicine.

Live webinar attendance is free to IAPMD Professional Community Members and you will automatically receive an invite. Membership includes two monthly webinars and exclusive networking opportunities for $10US/month. FREE for students!

Non-IAPMD Professional Community Members can purchase places at $15US per webinar if you are an established professional or $5 to students or patients. These funds will support IAPMD, a small but powerful nonprofit organization that will provide the social media visibility and staff support to sustain this new professional community.

The International Association for Premenstrual Disorders Clinical Advisory Board is staffed primarily by scientific experts who volunteer their time.

Join the IAPMD Professional Community Membership today for free access to previous webinars, networking events, resources, and more!

Patients with a special interest are welcome to attend but please note that the presentation will be clinical in nature and we are not able to answer questions about individual health concerns/circumstances. Patient tickets are available here >>

Join the National Centre for Mental Health for the second instalment of the Women’s Winter Webinar series to discuss the latest in premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) research.

Please note that this event takes place in Wales, UK, so will be at 12 pm GMT.

 The National Centre for Mental Health are pleased to announce the second instalment of a new webinar series discussing how reproductive events such as pregnancy, the menstrual cycle and reproductive ageing impact the mental health of women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB). 

Each webinar will feature our researchers discussing their latest work and may feature people with lived experience sharing their personal stories of these conditions. 

We’re running these sessions to raise awareness of the conditions and they are open to the general public, not just health professionals and people with an interest in mental health research.

This session will be led by psychiatrist Professor Arianna Di Florio and Chloe Apsey and feature key insights into the ongoing PMDD research at the NCMH, including the PreDDICT study.

How to attend

Register for your free ticket now via Eventbrite. 

About NCMH

The National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) is research centre based across Cardiff, Swansea, and Bangor Universities and our aim is to learn more about the causes and triggers of mental health diagnoses. We have a general participant cohort of over 25,000 people and also run individual surveys looking into specific diagnoses such as ADHD, bipolar, and PTSD.

Another focus of our centre’s research is dedicated to mental ill-health and reproductive life events like childbirth, menstruation, and menopause. The new webinar series is part of this important work and will aim to provide a solid basis of understanding and an introduction to these research areas.

This is an IAPMD Professional Community Webinar, and the content is aimed at Health Care Professionals & Researchers.

Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023

Time: 6PM AET (Melbourne) time / 7AM GMT

We are international and we know time zones can be confusing - to find what time this webinar will take place for you - click here.

In this webinar, clinical psychologist Sharryn Muir will discuss her therapeutic approach to PMDD. She will review the benefits of adjunct therapy: distress tolerance and emotion regulation skills AND medical treatment to address the biological component.

After attending this webinar, participants will be able to understand:

1. The course of PMDD over the lifespan with emphasis on the need for increased support over perimenopause and menopause.

2. The role of distress tolerance and emotion regulation skills.

3. The benefits of partners attending a session where possible.

4. Benefits of Yoga Nidras and Mammalian Dive Reflex ( 2 skills).

5. Dealing with PMDD in the workplace.

Speaker: Sharryn Muir is a clinical psychologist out of a private practice in Melbourne, Australia. She specializes in PMDD and is also the developer of the PMDD Treatment App available on Android and Apple.

TICKETS

Live webinar attendance is free to IAPMD Professional Community Members and you will automatically receive an invite. Membership includes two monthly webinars and exclusive networking opportunities for $10US/month. FREE for students!

Non-IAPMD Professional Community Members can purchase places at $15US per webinar if you are an established professional or $5 to students or patients. These funds will support IAPMD, a small but powerful nonprofit organization that will provide the social media visibility and staff support to sustain this new professional community.

The International Association for Premenstrual Disorders Clinical Advisory Board is staffed primarily by scientific experts who volunteer their time.

Join the IAPMD Professional Community Membership today for free access to previous webinars, networking events, resources, and more!

Patients with a special interest are welcome to attend but please note that the presentation will be clinical in nature and we are not able to answer questions about individual health concerns/circumstances. Patient tickets are available here >>

This is an IAPMD Professional Community Webinar, and the content is aimed at Health Care Professionals & Researchers. This webinar will specifically benefit all health professionals, people with lived experience, educators, trainees, etc.

Please join IAPMD, Dr. Fiona Baker, and Dr. Marie Gombert as they discuss sleep and the menstrual cycle.

After attending this webinar attendees will have a better understanding of

• Sleep: function and mechanisms, strategies to study sleep, and physiological changes associated with sleep.

• Effects of the menstrual cycle on sleep and vice versa.

• Sleep and menstrual-associated disorders.

• Perspectives of the field of sleep and the menstrual cycle.

• How sleep spindles increase during the luteal phase and how sleep deprivation and circadian disruption affect the menstrual cycle physiology.

• How good sleep has a buffering effect on daily mood changes across the menstrual cycle.

This webinar will specifically benefit researchers in biology-related fields and clinical research, trainees, and healthcare providers (e.g., gynecologists, nurses, other healthcare professionals). This work aims to raise awareness on the importance of sleep in individuals with menstrual cycles, as an element to consider in studies as well as in clinical practice.

WE ARE INTERNATIONAL - This webinar will start at 12:30PM EST - Find your timezone here

Speakers: Fiona Baker, Ph.D. and Marie Gombert, Ph.D.

Fiona Baker, Ph.D. is the Director of the Center for Health Sciences and the Human Sleep Research Program at SRI International. She focuses on understanding the interplay between sleep physiology and human health across the lifespan. Baker is a world expert on issues of sleep in women. Her areas of research include sleep EEG, sex differences in sleep, sleep in menopause, relationships between sleep and cardiovascular functioning, and interactions between brain development, sleep, and behaviors such as alcohol use, across adolescence.

Marie Gombert, Ph.D. is a postdoctoral fellow working on several NIH-funded projects to better understand the importance of biological rhythms and sleep in human health. Her interests are particularly the menstrual variations in physiology, and also in how the socioeconomic context of individuals shapes their life habits and health.

TICKETS

Live webinar attendance is free to IAPMD Professional Community Members and you will automatically receive an invite. Membership includes two monthly webinars and exclusive networking opportunities for $10US/month. FREE for students!

Non-IAPMD Professional Community Members can purchase places at $15US per webinar if you are an established professional or $5 to students or patients. These funds will support IAPMD, a small but powerful nonprofit organization that will provide the social media visibility and staff support to sustain this new professional community.

The International Association for Premenstrual Disorders Clinical Advisory Board is staffed primarily by scientific experts who volunteer their time.

Join the IAPMD Professional Community Membership today for free access to previous webinars, networking events, resources, and more!

Patients with a special interest are welcome to attend but please note that the presentation will be clinical in nature and we are not able to answer questions about individual health concerns/circumstances. Patient tickets are available here >>

This is an IAPMD Professional Community Webinar, and the content is aimed at Health Care Professionals & Researchers. This webinar will specifically benefit all health professionals, people with lived experience, educators, trainees, etc.

Please join IAPMD and Dr. Benicio Frey as he discusses hormonal sensitivity across reproductive life stages.

Multiple lines of evidence show that a subset of people are more vulnerable to experiencing intense mood, anxiety, and other psychological symptoms during times of (physiological) hormonal fluctuations, such as menarche, premenstrual period, ovulation and perimenopause.

In addition, converging evidence from multiple studies shows that these episodes can lead to severe emotional distress, disability, and a higher risk of self-harm. Despite that, the concept of hormonal sensitivity is not well disseminated in the educational curricula, which contributes to poor health care outcomes.

After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Review and discuss the biological studies on hormonal sensitivity and reproductive mental health.

• Review and discuss the clinical studies on hormonal sensitivity and reproductive mental health.

• Review and discuss the literature of premenstrual worsening as a comorbid condition versus an exacerbation of other disorders.

• Review the link between the menstrual cycle and suicide risk and behavior.

• Discuss the educational and health service gaps in this area.

WE ARE INTERNATIONAL - This webinar will start at 1:30PM EST Find your timezone here.

Speaker: Benicio N. Frey, MD, PhD, FRCPC (he/him)

Dr. Frey is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University; Medical Director of the Women’s Health Concerns Clinic at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton; Academic Head of the Mood Disorders Program, McMaster University; and Director of the Centre for Clinical Neurosciences at St Joes/McMaster University.

His research is primarily focused on understanding the neurobiology of mood disorders, with a focus on female-reproductive life events. Some of his current research involves clinical trials in the areas of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, perinatal anxiety, and perinatal emotional dysregulation, as well as studies of sleep and biological/circadian rhythms disruption across pregnancy and the postpartum period. He has more than 300 publications accepted in peer-reviewed journals and has received numerous career awards, including the title of University Scholar in 2020.

TICKETS

Live webinar attendance is free to IAPMD Professional Community Members and you will automatically receive an invite. Membership includes two monthly webinars and exclusive networking opportunities for $10US/month. FREE for students!

Non-IAPMD Professional Community Members can purchase places at $15US per webinar if you are an established professional or $5 to students or patients. These funds will support IAPMD, a small but powerful nonprofit organization that will provide the social media visibility and staff support to sustain this new professional community.

The International Association for Premenstrual Disorders Clinical Advisory Board is staffed primarily by scientific experts who volunteer their time.

Join the IAPMD Professional Community Membership today for free access to previous webinars, networking events, resources, and more!

Patients with a special interest are welcome to attend but please note that the presentation will be clinical in nature and we are not able to answer questions about individual health concerns/circumstances. Patient tickets are available here >>

Ignite Your Fight is a global 5k movement hosted by IAPMD to raise vital awareness and shine a -spotlight on Premenstrual Disorders worldwide - run, walk or roll our chosen 5K routes, to raise vital funds, which in turn will enable us to continue providing support and educational resources to our PMD community. 

Saturday, October 7, 2023 (at any time of day that suits you).

Register NOW to get a free shirt and participation certificate:

1. Register

2. To receive sponsors, set up a peer-to-peer fundraising page on GiveLively or Facebook.  

3. To purchase additional shirts (including children’s sizes), visit our online shop. 

4. Join the Facebook ‘Cheer’ group to chat, share, and meet others taking part JOIN>>

5. Run, walk, or wheel your 5K and share your photos/videos with us on socials using #IgniteYourFight2023

   
   Though you can run if you wish, Ignite Your Fight is aimed at everybody, and those of all abilities are welcome to sign up and enter the event. 

It is completely self-paced and is not a race. We encourage you to create Peer-to-peer fundraising pages and ask your friends and family to sponsor you or sign up and walk, run, or wheel the 5K with you. 

You can donate to the cause as little or as much as you like. However, registering for the event is actively encouraged and will provide you with a free T-shirt featuring this year's Ignite design along with a personalized participation certificate for you to download and keep. We hope this will inspire you to get involved and show your support for those with Premenstrual Disorders who fight every day for awareness, support, and to stay alive!

This is an IAPMD Professional Community Webinar, and the content is aimed at Students, Trainees, and Therapists who would like to specialize or know more about treating patients with Premenstrual Disorders.

Patients with a special interest are welcome to attend, but please note that the presentation will be clinical in nature, and we are not able to answer questions about individual health concerns/circumstances. Patient tickets are available here >>

Join Jenni Kay Long, LCSW, therapist, and clinical suicidologist, for an in-depth discussion of suicidality as it relates to the menstrual cycle, including practical guidelines for supporting high-risk patients. This will be followed by a Q&A with Jenni Kay about her experience in living and working in the PMDD space and how she came to run a focused clinic in this area.

Educational topics include:

• Understanding suicidal ideation and exacerbation of suicide risk in the luteal phase

• Engaging in compassionate suicide risk assessment

• Treatment planning and crisis intervention

• Integrative care and collaboration with other treatment professionals

Speaker: Jenni Kay Long integrates EMDR, auricular acupuncture, and yoga therapy to provide multifaceted care that addresses the needs of the whole person - mind, body, and relationships. As a PMDD survivor, she is passionate about reproductive wellness and specializes in working with issues such as PMDD/PME, perinatal struggles, anxiety and panic disorders, complex trauma, and dissociation. Jenni Kay is a licensed clinical social worker, a clinical suicidologist, a trained domestic violence advocate, is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and is an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist. JK is currently engaged in Dr. Janina Fisher’s complex trauma certification program and Dr. Frank Anderson’s IFS Immersion.

Jenni Kay received her master's degree in clinical social work from Bryn Mawr College, her Classical Yoga Teacher certification from YogaLife Institute, and her AcuWellness certification from the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association. Jenni Kay serves on the Clinical Advisory Board for the International Association for Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD). Jenni Kay has an independent integrative mental health practice in Northwest Arkansas.

TICKETS

Live webinar attendance is FREE to IAPMD Professional Community Members, and you will automatically receive an invite. Membership includes two monthly webinars and exclusive networking opportunities for $10US/month (price in US$; however, we are an international organization). FREE for students to become a member!

All webinars are recorded, edited, and available for Members to view on the Webinar Directory, which can be found via the Members Hub.

Non-IAPMD Professional Community Members can purchase places at $15US per webinar for established professionals and $5US for students and other interested parties. Patients are welcome to attend but please note that presenters and attendees will not be able to answer any questions concerning your personal situation or care. These funds will support IAPMD, a small but powerful nonprofit organization that will provide the social media visibility and staff support to sustain this new professional community.

The International Association for Premenstrual Disorders Clinical Advisory Board is staffed primarily by scientific experts who volunteer their time.

Join the IAPMD Professional Community Membership today for free access to previous webinars, networking events, resources, and more!

This is an IAPMD Professional Community Webinar, and the content is aimed at Health Care Professionals & Researchers. This webinar will specifically benefit all healthcare providers involved in the diagnosis and management of PMS/PMDD - e.g. doctors, nurses, counselors, dieticians, etc.

It is vital that PMS/PMDD is diagnosed and managed in a timely manner in order to avoid unnecessary suffering. In this webinar Dr. Panay will discuss how:

• Symptom diaries and/or online apps should be used to document symptoms prospectively.

• Evidence-based treatment should be recommended according to the RCOG / NAPS guideline algorithm.

• Education and training of healthcare providers and the public are vital to ensure that this condition is: 1) recognized early and 2) managed using individualized evidence-based interventions.

Speaker: Nick Panay, BSc FRCOG MFSRH

Dr. Panay is a Consultant Gynaecologist with a Special Interest in Reproductive Medicine, Menopause, PMS, contraception, and gynecological endocrinology.

His affiliations include: Clinical Advisory Board Member IAPMD, President of the International Menopause Society, Past Honorary Director of Conferences RCOG, Board Member and medical advisory committee member, British Menopause Society, Past Chairman of The British Menopause Society, Chairman of The National Association for Premenstrual Syndrome, Past President and current council member, The Royal Society of Medicine (O & G Division) Patron of Daisy Network (Premature Menopause Society)

WE ARE INTERNATIONAL - This webinar will start at 10:00 AM EST / 3:00 PM UK - to find your timezone click here.

TICKETS

Live webinar attendance is free to IAPMD Professional Community Members and you will automatically receive an invite. Membership includes two monthly webinars and exclusive networking opportunities for $10US/month. FREE for students!

Non-IAPMD Professional Community Members can purchase places at $15US per webinar if you are an established professional or $5 to students or patients. These funds will support IAPMD, a small but powerful nonprofit organization that will provide the social media visibility and staff support to sustain this new professional community.

The International Association for Premenstrual Disorders Clinical Advisory Board is staffed primarily by scientific experts who volunteer their time.

Join the IAPMD Professional Community Membership today for free access to previous webinars, networking events, resources, and more!

Patients with a special interest are welcome to attend but please note that the presentation will be clinical in nature and we are not able to answer questions about individual health concerns/circumstances. Patient tickets are available here >>

This is an IAPMD Professional Community Webinar, and the content is aimed at Health Care Professionals & Researchers. This webinar will specifically benefit research scientists (clinical psychologists, neuroscientists, etc) who focus on psychophysiology.

Dr. Hantsoo will explain how she accounts for the menstrual cycle in her psychophysiology research. After viewing this webinar, attendees will be able to:

• Name two different psychophysiology measurements

• Explain how counterbalancing by cycle phase can be used in research

• Give a basic description of the acoustic startle response

• Explain why the menstrual cycle should be considered as a potential influence on psychophysiology measures in research studies

• Name one way to account for the menstrual cycle in research

Speaker: Liisa Hantsoo, Ph.D. - USA

Dr. Hantsoo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her research focuses on the role of neuroactive steroids in stress response in premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). She also provides cognitive-behavioral treatment for premenstrual and perinatal mood concerns in the Johns Hopkins Women's Mood Disorders Center.

We are international and we know time zones can be confusing - to find what time this webinar will take place for you - click here.

TICKETS

Live webinar attendance is free to IAPMD Professional Community Members and you will automatically receive an invite. Membership includes two monthly webinars and exclusive networking opportunities for $10US/month. FREE for students!

Non-IAPMD Professional Community Members can purchase places at $15US per webinar if you are an established professional or $5 to students or patients. These funds will support IAPMD, a small but powerful nonprofit organization that will provide the social media visibility and staff support to sustain this new professional community.

The International Association for Premenstrual Disorders Clinical Advisory Board is staffed primarily by scientific experts who volunteer their time.

Join the IAPMD Professional Community Membership today for free access to previous webinars, networking events, resources, and more!

Patients with a special interest are welcome to attend but please note that the presentation will be clinical in nature and we are not able to answer questions about individual health concerns/circumstances. Patient tickets are available here >>

This is an IAPMD Professional Community Webinar, and the content is aimed at Health Care Professionals & Researchers.

This is an hour-long webinar providing an overview for any healthcare professionals covering:

• What is PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder)?

• What is PME (Premenstrual Exacerbation)?

• Screening methods and diagnostic tools

• Common mistakes to avoid

• Evidence-based treatment options

• Where to find additional resources and information

• Information for patients - signposting to peer support and patient-centered information

Speaker: Jaclyn Ross, Ph.D. - USA

Dr. Ross is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides clinical evaluations and treatment to patients with premenstrual disorders in private practice. Dr. Ross also assists with clinical research activities through the CLEAR Lab at UIC. Her role as an IAPMD Clinical Advisory Board member is to build partnerships with clinical psychology organizations and provide educational materials and support to psychotherapists, psychiatrists, gynecologists, and others who want to provide high-quality care for patients with premenstrual disorders.

We are international and we know time zones can be confusing - to find what time this webinar will take place for you - click here.

TICKETS

Live webinar attendance is free to IAPMD Professional Community Members and you will automatically receive an invite. Membership includes two monthly webinars and exclusive networking opportunities for $10US/month. FREE for students!

Non-IAPMD Professional Community Members can purchase places at $15US per webinar if you are an established professional or $5 to students or patients. These funds will support IAPMD, a small but powerful nonprofit organization that will provide the social media visibility and staff support to sustain this new professional community.

The International Association for Premenstrual Disorders Clinical Advisory Board is staffed primarily by scientific experts who volunteer their time.

Join the IAPMD Professional Community Membership today for free access to previous webinars, networking events, resources, and more!

Patients with a special interest are welcome to attend but please note that the presentation will be clinical in nature and we are not able to answer questions about individual health concerns/circumstances. Patient tickets are available here >>

Each year on April 27, we take a solemn day to reflect and honor those who have lost their lives to PMDD or PME.

 Even through the excitement of raising awareness and sparking change, we hold close those who are no longer with us. Because they are the reason we fight! Any life lost to premenstrual disorders is too many.

 We ask that you join us in lighting a candle of remembrance at 8pm (in your time zone) and take a few minutes of quiet reflection (or whatever you feel is right for you to do).

If you would like to share a tribute in memory of those we've lost, share a picture or video of your candle and use #PMDRemembranceDay so we can see the lights shining around the world.

'Lighting The Way For Hormones & Mental Health' - Welsh Senedd

Are you in Cardiff (Wales) or the surrounding area? Come along to The Pierhead (Senedd Estate) on the 26th of April, 2023 to help us shine a light on the connection between hormones & mental health.

Date: Wednesday, 26th April 2023. 10 am - 3 pm UK time (please ignore EST timezone information in settings)

Location: Pierhead Mainhall, Pierhead Building, Cardiff, CF99 1SN.

This is a drop-in event. No tickets are required.

As part of PMD Awareness Month 2023,  IAPMD Patient Insight Member and Awareness Champion Becci Frost has organized a PMDD awareness event at the center of the Welsh Government.

After being an IAPMD awareness Champion back in 2022, Becci was inspired to create an in-person event in the beating heart of Wales and has worked tirelessly to bring this to fruition.

See Becci below as she shares her story as part of the Welsh Goverments ‘Period Proud Wales’ Initiative.

Help raise awareness by sharing this video: https://vimeo.com/752207632/8c6d340299

Come along to learn more about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and where you can get further infromation.

Also in attendance:

IAPMD - International Association for Premenstrual Disorders

IAPMD is a comprehensive lifeline of support, information, and resources for anyone impacted by the core premenstrual disorders: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and Premenstrual Exacerbation of underlying disorders. Since our founding, we’ve helped over a million people from approximately 100 countries find answers, community, and hope. We are creating a world where people with PMDs can not only survive but thrive. 

NCMH - PMDD Study. Meet the researchers.

Meet researchers from the National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) who are running a large scale PMDD genetics study under the care of Professor Arianna di Florio. 

View ‘Sabrina’ - the PMDD film. Created as a collaboration between patients, Amy Greenbank from MetFilm University and IAPMD - screenings throughout the day.

Location: Pierhead Mainhall, Pierhead Building, Cardiff, CF99 1SN. This is a drop-in event. No tickets are required.

Please note that while this is an awareness event, we are unable to answer any personal medical questions you may have but can signpost to reliable resources.

This event is supported by IAPMD but is not an IAPMD event, and we are unable to answer any questions about the event.

Think you (or someone you care for) may have PMDD or PME? Come along to this patient-friendly webinar where you can learn the basics!

April is PMD (Premenstrual Disorders) Awareness Month, and we know that for many people this is your first time finding out about Premenstrual Disorders. This might be a lightbulb moment for you, but it can also be overwhelming to learn about new health conditions and determine your next steps. If you’re unsure where to start, never fear - IAPMD is here!

In this webinar, IAPMD will provide an overview covering the following:

• What is PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder)?

• What is PME (Premenstrual Exacerbation)?

• What is the difference between PMDD and PME?

• Steps to getting a diagnosis

• Evidence-based treatment options

• Where to find additional resources, support, and information

WE ARE INTERNATIONAL - this event will run at 2 pm EST / 7 pm UK - Find your timezone here

Presenter: Jaclyn Ross, Ph.D. - USA

Dr. Ross is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides clinical evaluations and treatment to patients with premenstrual disorders in private practice. Dr. Ross also assists with clinical research activities through the CLEAR Lab at UIC. Her role as an IAPMD Clinical Advisory Board member is to build partnerships with clinical psychology organizations and provide educational materials and support to psychotherapists, psychiatrists, gynecologists, and others who want to provide high-quality care for patients with premenstrual disorders.

Tickets are by donation* - Please give what you can. Every $, £, €, and ¥ goes to support the mission of IAPMD. Please give what you can to help support IAPMD's important work.

If you are in financial difficulties due to living with a Premenstrual Disorder - please contact Vanessa at events@iapmd.org for a no-questions-asked complimentary ticket a minimum of 4 days before the event to guarantee your spot.

IAPMD is an international non-profit. Our mission is to inspire hope and end suffering for those affected by premenstrual disorders through peer support, education, research, and advocacy. Founded in 2013, what began as a collective of fellow suffers has grown into a comprehensive lifeline of support, information, and resources for anyone impacted by the core premenstrual disorders: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and Premenstrual Exacerbation of underlying disorders. Since our founding, we’ve helped over million people from approximately 100 countries find answers, community, and hope. We are creating a world where people with PMDs can not only survive, but thrive.

From lived experience - to a large genetic study - to shaping the future of women/AFAB individuals’ healthcare in Wales - Join IAPMD for a relaxed event to talk about all about what's occurin' in Wales when it comes to PMDD!

Closed captions will be used for accessibility.

Guests:

Professor Arianna Di Florio - NCHM, Wales

Debbie Shaffner - FTWW

Laura Teare-Jones (Advocate with lived experience)

Becci Frost (Advocate with lived experience)

We are hoping to livestream this event but you will not be able to engage/interact with the panelists/others that way.

Tickets: To join in and ask questions, you need to book a space here:

Tickets are by donation*, and every $, £, €, and ¥ goes to support the mission of IAPMD. Please give what you can to help support IAPMD's important work.

If you are in financial difficulties due to living with a Premenstrual Disorder - please get in touch with Vanessa at events@iapmd.org for a no-questions-asked complimentary ticket a minimum of 4 days before the event to guarantee your spot.

* The suggested donation is $5 US. Please note that the minimum donation accepted via Eventbrite is $1 US.

WE ARE INTERNATIONAL - this event will run at 2 pm EST / 7 pm UK - find your timezone here.

Host: Laura Murphy - Director of Education & Awareness at IAPMD.

More information:

• Laura & Becci will be sharing their lived experiences of life with PMDD in Wales

• Debbie Shafner will be joining us from FTWW (Fair Treatment for the Women of Wales) - the only patient-led charity in Wales dedicated to women’s health equality, campaigning for improved access to optimum health services across the country. Debbie will be talking about the #WomensHealthWales Coalition, calling on the Welsh Government to prioritize female healthcare and how they hope this will impact the future of women and AFAB individuals in Wales.

• Professor Arianna Di Florio (National Centre for Mental Health, Wales and IAPMD CAB member) will be updating us on a large PMDD Genetics research study (PreDDict) and how you can take part!
  

On April 15th, 2023, landmarks around the world will light up teal in honor of PMD Awareness Month!

With this year’s theme of Spark Change, we believe lighting up landmarks around the world will be a powerful symbol of hope and community to help spark awareness and change! If you are going to a light-up, make sure you take lots of pictures and tag us in @iapmdglobal!

Confirmed so far :

• Bank of America Plaza, Dallas, TX, USA

• Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge, VA, USA

• Mid-Hudson Bridge, NY, USA

• Brant Street Pier, Burlington, ON, Canada

• Big Banana, NSW, Australia

• Hamilton Signature Sign, ON, Canada

• Bridgend County Borough Council, Wales, UK

• Niagara Falls, Canada

• Rochester Cathedral, Kent, UK

• Gloucester Cathedral, UK

• Exeter Historic Guildhall, Exeter

• The Bell Tower, Perth, Australia

• City Hall of Prince Edward Island, Canada

• Vancouver Convention Centre, Canada

Ideas to help you raise awareness at light-ups:

• Get a group of folks together and go and hand out some posters to anyone passing by

• Contact a local news station and see if they will cover the light-up and share your story

• Share on any local Facebook groups etc why the building/location is lit up teal that day and how people might know they have a PMD. If you find someone who thinks they may have PMDD, we recommend this page for them.

With thanks to Gina Friel who volunteered her time to organize the light ups.

Join Dr. Katja Maria Schmalenberger (Germany/Chicago) as she gives this (patient-friendly) presentation on Trends in Research Related to PMS and PMDD from 1945 to the modern day.

• What’s happened in PMDD research so far?

• How many articles have been featured on PMS/PMDD each year?

• Which countries/regions have contributed most to PMDD research?

• Key dates and breakthroughs

• …and more!

Is the future bright? What more needs to be done?

There will be a chance at the end of the presentation to ask Dr. Schmalenberger questions about the presentation.

WE ARE INTERNATIONAL - this event will run at 2 pm EST / 7 pm UK - Find your timezone here

Presenter: Dr. Katja Maria Schmalenberger - Germany

Dr. Katja Schmalenberger finished her Ph.D. program in clinical and cognitive psychology at Heidelberg University, Germany, in the Spring of 2021. She is currently doing a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Illinois Chicago funded by the German Research Foundation. Her research focuses on the reliable and valid assessment of PMS/PMDD and on menstrual cycle-related variations in cognitive and affective functioning and associated changes in heart rate variability. Dr. Schmalenberger is currently undergoing clinical training in cognitive behavioral therapy.

Tickets are by donation - A minimum of $1 donation is required by Eventbrite. Please give what you can. Every $, £, €, and ¥ goes to support the mission of IAPMD.

If you are in financial difficulties due to living with a Premenstrual Disorder - please contact Vanessa at events@iapmd.org for a no-questions-asked complimentary ticket a minimum of 4 days before the event to guarantee your spot.

IAPMD is an international non-profit. Our mission is to inspire hope and end suffering for those affected by premenstrual disorders through peer support, education, research, and advocacy. Founded in 2013, what began as a collective of fellow suffers has grown into a comprehensive lifeline of support, information, and resources for anyone impacted by the core premenstrual disorders: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and Premenstrual Exacerbation of underlying disorders. Since our founding, we’ve helped over million people from approximately 100 countries find answers, community, and hope. We are creating a world where people with PMDs can not only survive, but thrive.

If you have ever been confused about the similarities and differences between PMDD & Bipolar Disorder, you won’t want to miss this.

On World Bipolar Day 2023, Join Professor Arianna Di Florio (National Centre of Mental Health, Wales) for this educational webinar to learn more about these conditions which are so often easily confused and misdiagnosed:

• Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

• Bipolar Disorder

• Premenstrual Exacerbation (PME) of Bipolar Disorder

As so many of us have experienced, misdiagnosis is common - accurate diagnosis is key to support, understanding, and the correct treatment.

The session is intended for a generalist audience without a psychiatry background and will be organized into three parts.

We will also be finding out about the large ‘Preddict’ PMDD genetic study running at NCMH currently, where they are trying to understand how an individual’s genes and environment can help identify individuals at risk of psychiatric disorders associated with reproductive events, such as the menstrual cycle.

NCMH: "The National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) brings together world-leading researchers from Cardiff, Swansea and Bangor Universities to learn more about the triggers and causes of mental ill-health. We aim to help improve diagnosis, treatment and support for the millions of people affected by mental ill-health every year, as well as reduce the stigma faced by many."

All proceeds from this webinar go to IAPMD - a non-profit providing support, education, and resources to anyone affected by Premenstrual Disorders.

WE ARE INTERNATIONAL - This event will run at 11 am EST / 4 pm UK - Find your timezone here

Presenter: Arianna Di Florio, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor Arianna Di Florio is a member of the IAPMD Clinical Advisory Board and runs the UK’s only clinic for *differential diagnosis for PMDD and Bipolar Disorder. She is based in Cardiff, Wales.

Professor of Psychiatry, Cardiff University, Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Director of the Reproductive Mental Health Programme at Cardiff University.

*Differential Diagnosis - In medicine, a differential diagnosis is the distinguishing of a particular disease or condition from others that present similar clinical features (or symptoms).

Tickets are by donation - A minimum of $1 donation is required by Eventbrite. Please give what you can. Every $, £, €, and ¥ goes to support the mission of IAPMD.

If you are in financial difficulties due to living with a Premenstrual Disorder - please contact Vanessa at events@iapmd.org for a no-questions-asked complimentary ticket a minimum of 4 days before the event to guarantee your spot.