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Michele Schmitter

 Postdoctoral researcher, Scientific Coordinator CycleWise Profile
Postdoctoral researcher, Scientific Coordinator CycleWise
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Bridging gender gaps in mental health research

 As a clinical researcher and former psychologist, my mission is to improve mental health outcomes. My PhD research focused on exercise therapy for depression, where I observed that women are less active and at higher risk for depression. Hormonal transitions, such as the menstrual cycle, seem to play a crucial role in both. However, there remains a persistent gender gap in research, with women’s health often being overlooked. To address this, we are developing a diary to track the menstrual cycle in clinical practice in the CycleWise study. The goal is to improve diagnostics and treatment precision. Ultimately, I aim to enhance women’s mental health by translating research into personalized (lifestyle) interventions.

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