About Dr Mandy Deeks

A highly sought after national media commentator, Dr Mandy Deeks is a psychologist specialising in the area of menopause and midlife.

Her ‘warts and all’ look at menopause is the result of a wealth of knowledge gained first‑hand from hundreds of clients who have shared their own journeys.

Specific information for partners and families offers new insight to help everyone understand the issues.

Dr Mandy Deeks reveals what motivates and challenges her, both personally and professionally.

About my book

I feel really privileged to work in the field of psychology. I get to meet some amazing people and they share their secrets, their lives and sometimes even their souls with me. Without the women I see and the women who have participated in my research I would not have been able to write this book, and so to all of them I would like to say a big thank you.

My passions

My family. Making sure I am okay to be able to look after them. My work. Educating, supporting, nurturing and empowering people to help them make changes in their life if they need to.

What drives me

People's emotional wellbeing is really important to me. The desire to ease people's pain and make the world a little better for them by listening and giving them coping strategies drives me.

Why women's health

Because women are so encouraging, aware and motivated to help each other. They appreciate someone taking the time to talk to them and are interested in their own health.

What motivates me to keep going

I have set myself certain goals, both short and long-term. I want to keep learning about women's emotional and physical wellbeing and pass it on to the women who need it. I want to try and make a difference to women's lives.

What do I find challenging

Trying to find a balance as a mother, wife, friend, daughter, housekeeper, taxi driver and psychologist. I also find it challenging to practice what I preach and find time for me!

In a perfect world...

Everyone would feel it was okay to talk about their thoughts and feelings and there would be someone there for them to listen.

My hopes for women across Australia
regarding their health

I would like all women to know that they need to look after their own health and wellbeing before they can look after others. To do this they need to acknowledge areas in their life that require change and work out ways to make these changes (with help if needed). Remembering that only they can make the changes, no one else can do it for them. It is so empowering when they do.

Life begins at menopause? Webcast

See Dr Mandy Deeks present in the Jean Hailes for Women's Health Webcast.