Mental Health in Perimenopause for Prescribers

This course, led by Dr. Harita Raja, focuses on the mental and emotional health challenges women face during perimenopause. Designed for prescribers, it provides evidence-based strategies for recognizing, assessing, and managing mood, anxiety, and cognitive changes during this transitional life stage.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Identify common mental health changes during perimenopause

  • Conduct patient-centered assessments that capture emotional and cognitive well-being

  • Address misconceptions and stigma around mood and mental health in midlife

  • Integrate behavioral and clinical interventions into personalized care plans

Learning Format: Video-based instruction, case discussions, and downloadable resources.


This course is a mandatory component of the Perimenopause Certificate®.


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  • Instructors

    Dr. Harita Raja

  • 1h 5min

    Video duration

  • 4 Video Transcripts & Resources

    Included 
    Course Instructor

    Harita Raja, MD

    Harita Raja, MD
    Reproductive psychiatrist
    Harita Raja, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist with a specialized focus in women’s mental health. She is the founder of Bethesda Women’s Mental Health, a practice dedicated to providing compassionate, expert psychiatric care tailored to the unique needs of women. Dr. Raja is known for her collaborative approach—working closely with patients, their loved ones, and other providers to develop thoughtful, personalized treatment plans.
    Dr. Raja earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College in Albany, NY, and completed her psychiatry residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, where she served as Chief Resident in her final year. She remains actively involved in academic medicine as an instructor in the Department of Psychiatry at Georgetown University Hospital.
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