Table 2.

Risk and protective factors for developing menopausal depression or anxiety

Major risk factors	Minor risk factors	Protective factors
Vasomotor symptoms	Lack of social support	Social support/positive affirmations
History of major depressive disorder	Single or divorced	Menopausal hormone therapy
Neuroticism	Negative perception of aging or menopause	Counselling/psychological therapy
Stressful life events	History of premenstrual syndrome/premenstrual dysmorphic disorder	Healthy lifestyle including exercise
Low financial or educational status		Meditation/mindfulness