NURSING PRACTICE IN MANAGING ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION IN WOMEN DURING MENOPAUSE

Abstract

This study analyzed the role of nursing in managing anxiety and depression in women during climacteric, highlighting the importance of this transitional phase in a woman’s life, marked by hormonal changes that impact emotional well-being and quality of life. The integrative literature review revealed that biopsychosocial factors, such as social support, perceptions of aging, and changes in social roles, contribute to the onset of anxious and depressive symptoms. In this context, nursing plays a central role by providing qualified listening, health education, emotional support, and guidance—essential elements for the early identification of emotional disorders and the development of effective coping strategies. Nursing interventions have shown significant positive effects, promoting improvements in self-esteem, emotional health, and quality of life for women in the climacteric phase. The integration of educational activities, guidance on healthy lifestyle habits, and continuous follow-up are effective strategies for reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression while strengthening female autonomy and self-care. Multidisciplinary work, combined with continuous nurse training, ensures that practices are evidence-based, humanized, and patient-centered, providing adequate support in complex or socially vulnerable situations. Thus, this study underscores the need for comprehensive and multidimensional care during the climacteric, addressing physical, emotional, and psychosocial aspects. Investing in the training of nursing professionals and implementing public policies focused on this phase of life contribute to qualified and humanized care, promoting mental health, well-being, and quality of life for women transitioning to the non-reproductive stage. Furthermore, the study highlights the academic and social relevance of improving nursing practices aimed at the climacteric, offering a foundation for future research and interventions in this field.