Upcoming Events
At IAPMD, events are more than dates on a calendar—they’re opportunities to connect, learn, and grow together. Whether expert-led webinars, live Q&As, awareness campaigns, or community meetups, each event is designed to inform, empower, and support individuals affected by PMDD and PME and the professionals who care for them.
IAPMD has been a trusted global resource for over a decade, offering evidence-based information and building a community across 100+ countries. Our events reflect that same commitment—creating inclusive, accessible spaces where questions are answered, stories are shared, and progress is made.
Check back regularly for upcoming engagement opportunities, or explore our event archives to revisit past sessions filled with expert insight and lived experience.
IMV-PMDD Model: Framework to Advance Understanding of PMDD & Suicidality
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Overview
The ‘IMV-PMDD Model’: a new framework to advance understanding of PMDD and suicidality
Webinar key points:
Suicide prevention is a priority area for PMDD stakeholders, including those who live with PMDD, and their loved ones, clinicians, researchers and support organisations.
Our new model identifies PMDD-specific factors that advance our understanding of suicidality, including phase of the menstrual cycle, hormonal ‘triggers’, neurodivergence and more.
The new IMV-PMDD model provides a framework to enhance the quality of screening, assessment and management of those living with heightened PMDD-suicide risk.
Bios:
Dr Lynsay Matthews is a researcher at the University of the West of Scotland whose work focuses on the relationship between menstrual health and mental health, with a particular interest in Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Alongside Julie Riddell, they led the development of the UK PMDD Research Agenda, and led the development of the IMV-PMDD model, a new evidence-based framework for understanding suicide risk in people with PMDD. Her programme of research also spans PMDD and disordered eating, parenting, welfare, and hormonal trigger events. Lynsay is a Trustee of IAPMD UK and sits on the NIHR's Women's Mental Health working group and the Scottish Government's Health of Women and Girls Research Network. She supervises postgraduate students in women's mental health and leads the Women's Mental Health module on the Master of Public Health programme at UWS. In August this year, UWS and IAPMD UK are co-hosting the UK PMDD Research Conference. Further information at www.pmddresearch.com
Julie Riddell has worked as a researcher within social and public health for 13 years and joined the University of St Andrews in July 2025 as a Research Fellow working on the 'Mainstreaming sustainable and effective support to people undertaking emotionally demanding research' grant. Previously Julie worked within the MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit (SPHSU) at the University of Glasgow.
Julie has a particular interest in the practical application of research findings to shape and change policies and individual behaviours. Julie has also been involved in developing guidelines to support researchers conducting emotionally demanding research and is one of the co-ordinators of the Scottish Emotionally Demanding Research Network.
She has most recently been involved in the creating the UK's first research agenda for PMDD and the adaptation of the IMV model for use with people living with PMDD. She has a particular interest in understanding the impact of hormones and menstruation on health over the lifecourse. Julie has recently been awarded an SGSSS studentship to take forward her own research 'Understanding complex diagnoses within a UK health system using systems science: A case study in PMDD.'
Loving Someone with PMDD: A Conversation on Relationships, Research, and Support
Living with a Premenstrual Disorder like PMDD can deeply affect not only those diagnosed, but also the people who love and support them. This panel brings together multiple perspectives to explore the realities of navigating PMDD in relationships. Together, they will discuss the emotional, relational, and practical challenges of PMDD, share insights from research and lived experience, and explore tools that can help partners and families better understand and support those affected.
Supportive Pilates for PMDD with Chandra
This gentle, low-impact Pilates session is designed to support nervous system regulation and reduce physical tension commonly associated with stress and PMDD. Using controlled, evidence-informed movement and breath coordination rooted in the Pilates method, participants will engage major muscle groups while focusing on areas where tension is often held, including the neck, shoulders, low back, hips, and pelvis. This all-level session emphasizes relaxation, body awareness, and gentle mobility to support overall well-being and promote a sense of calm and restoration.
Rewatch & Live Q&A: Supporting Patients Navigating PMDD Related Anger, Irritability, & Rage
In this webinar rewatch, clinical psychologist Dr. Jessica Peters explores how cyclical irritability and anger present in hormone-sensitive individuals and how clinicians can better support patients navigating these experiences.
PMDD Cycle Tracking: Find the Pattern, Test What Works
Join us for a 90-minute interactive session designed to help you better understand your PMDD patterns through cycle tracking. This session will guide you in creating a personalized tracking system that captures mood, physical symptoms, and daily functioning across your cycle. Together, we’ll explore how tracking can support symptom recognition, improve communication with healthcare providers, and help you evaluate what strategies and supports are most effective for you. You’ll also learn how to thoughtfully test and assess different tools and approaches over time. Whether you’re new to tracking or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide practical, evidence-informed guidance to help you better understand your cycle and make more informed decisions about your care.
LIVE EVENT | IAPMD Café on Kumospace: PMD Awareness Month Kick-Off
Join us as we kick off Premenstrual Disorders Awareness Month in a fun, interactive virtual space! IAPMD Café on Kumospace is a casual, safe, and welcoming environment where you can connect with others, explore conversations at your own pace, and feel part of a supportive global community. Drop in, move around the space, meet new people, and start the month together with connection, curiosity, and care.
Advancing Psychological Interventions for PMDD: A DBT-Informed Treatment Model
Join IAPMD and Aimee Oliveri to explore the application of a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-informed treatment model for PMDD.
Reclaiming Control When Life Feels Unpredictable
Join IAPMD and Laura Teare to reclaim a sense of control while living with PMDD.
PMDD Workshop Series: A 4-Week Journey Toward Relief & Resilience WEEK 4
Join IAPMD's four week workshop with Amy Sergeant to build awareness, self-compassion, & breathwork skills for navigating PMDD with grace.
Clinical Complexity of PMDD Across the Female Lifespan: A Case Study
Join IAPMD and Dimple Khatiri to explore the clinical complexity of PMDD through a real-world case study.
Self-Love That Fits Your Cycle
Join IAPMD and Laura Teare for gentle, adaptable self-love strategies created for the realities of living with PMDD and PME.
IAPMD Book Club - February
Join IAPMD and author Shalene Gupta to discuss her book The Cycle: Confronting the Pain of Periods & PMDD.
PMDD Workshop Series: A 4-Week Journey Toward Relief & Resilience WEEK 3
Join IAPMD's four week workshop with Amy Sergeant to build awareness, self-compassion, & breathwork skills for navigating PMDD with grace.
PMDD Workshop Series: A 4-Week Journey Toward Relief & Resilience WEEK 2
Join IAPMD's four week workshop with Amy Sergeant to build awareness, self-compassion, & breathwork skills for navigating PMDD with grace.
Monthly Meditation with Amy Sergeant
Join IAPMD and Amy Sergeant for a monthly PMDD meditation class teaching varied practices to regulate the nervous system & build emotional resilience.
PMDD Workshop Series: A 4-Week Journey Toward Relief & Resilience WEEK 1
Join IAPMD's four week workshop with Amy Sergeant to build awareness, self-compassion, & breathwork skills for navigating PMDD with grace.
Word of the Year: Gentle Direction for Living with PMDD
Join IAPMD and Laura Teare to choose a Word of the Year - no rigid goals, just a gentle guide for living with PMDD through every part of your cycle.
Monthly Meditation with Amy Sergeant
Join IAPMD and Amy Sergeant for a monthly PMDD meditation class teaching varied practices to regulate the nervous system & build emotional resilience.
The Year in Review: Premenstrual Disorder Research Highlights of 2025
Join IAPMD as we highlight the most significant advancements in premenstrual disorder research from the past year and what they mean for patients, providers, and the future of care.
PMDD and Social Life: Navigating Connection, Expectations, & the Festive Season
Join IAPMD and learn how to navigate social life with PMDD - set boundaries, honor your needs, and connect with ease during the holidays.
Nettle™ & PMDD: What the Research Says + Q&A
Join IAPMD to discover how brain science can change PMDD outcomes + Q&A with Emilė Radytė, CEO & Co-Founder of Samphire Neuroscience.
Premenstrual Disorders and Perimenopause
Join IAPMD for an insightful exploration into the hormonal shifts of aging and menopause.
Holding On To You with Laura Teare-Jones
Join IAPMD to reclaim your identity beyond PMDD and reconnect with who you are beyond the symptoms.
Christina Bohn Memorial 5K for PMDD Awareness
The Christina Bohn Memorial 5K for PMDD Awareness
Helpful Habits for Life with PMDD/PME
Join IAPMD and learn how to build gentle, flexible habits that support you through the ups and downs of living with PMDD/PME.
Suicidality in Premenstrual Disorders - Rewatch and Live Q&A
Join IAPMD for a discussion on suicidality and the menstrual cycle - advances in research, challenges, and future directions.
Inner Pause: A 4-Week Introduction to Mindfulness WEEK 3
Join Heidi Davis and IAPMD for a deeper understanding of what mindfulness meditation is and how to develop your own personal practice.
Session # 3 - September 3rd The Wise Heart -- Compassion is a Superpower.
Inner Pause: A 4-Week Introduction to Mindfulness WEEK 2
Join Heidi Davis and IAPMD for a deeper understanding of what mindfulness meditation is and how to develop your own personal practice.
Session # 2 - August 27th Being Fully Human: Mindfulness of Emotions.
Inner Pause: A 4-Week Introduction to Mindfulness WEEK 1
Join Heidi Davis and IAPMD for a deeper understanding of what mindfulness meditation is and how to develop your own personal practice.
Session # 1 - August 20th Introduction to Mindfulness.
PMDD and Emotion Regulation: Do We Need Cycle-Sensitive Psychotherapy?
Join IAPMD as Dr. Sibel Nayman discusses how cycle-sensitive psychotherapy can improve PMDD treatment outcomes.
Space to Breathe: Creating Boundaries while Living with PMDD/PME
Space to Breathe: Creating Boundaries while Living with PMDD/PME
We’ll look at why setting boundaries can feel so hard, especially during the most difficult parts of your cycle, and how to begin setting them without guilt. You’ll learn practical strategies for protecting your time, energy, and well-being, plus simple scripts to help you say what you need, when you need it.