1031-25: Tracking Menstrual Cycles and Complementary Supports for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention 

This session explores the role of menstrual cycle tracking and complementary health strategies in psychiatric care. Attendees will learn how to assess cycle-related mood fluctuations, integrate tracking apps into clinical practice, and apply evidence-based supplements, lifestyle modifications, and self-care strategies to support patients with mood disorders and suicide risk.

Presenter:  Erica Skarda Ramey, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Disclosures:  The APNA planners and faculty have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Off-label uses will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  1 hour 30 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Analyze the impact of menstrual cycle tracking on psychiatric symptom management and suicide prevention.

Key Takeaway(s): 

• Cycle tracking enhances precision in psychiatric care by identifying mood fluctuations tied to hormonal phases.
• Evidence-based supplements and self-care strategies can mitigate cycle-related psychiatric symptoms.
• Interactive tools and apps support clinicians in tracking and intervening during high-risk cycle phases.

Keywords:  Menstrual Cycle Tracking, Complementary Interventions, Suicide Prevention

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
1.5 contact hours.  * In order to receive contact hours, you must: Listen to the entire presentation, complete the reflection activity, evaluation, and honor statement before the expiration date. Once all steps are successfully completed, a certificate will be generated online and available for you to print immediately. Contact hours cannot be awarded unless all required components are completed. 

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Release Date:  December 16, 2025
Access to this course will end:  December 1, 2028

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