Family Shares Menopause Suicide Story to Raise Awareness

A 63-year-old woman from Nantgaredig in Carmarthenshire, Wales, took her own life in May 2025 after experiencing a severe decline in her mental health during menopause, her family said, as they shared her story to urge greater awareness and support for women facing similar challenges.

Carys Davies, an environmental health officer and mother of three, was remembered by her loved ones as an outgoing, sociable person with a daft sense of humor and a deep commitment to her family. "My mum was a very outgoing person, funny, social, very silly sense of humour, always incredibly stylish and I'd say her biggest trait was her care," her daughter Alys Davies said. "Her passion was being a mum and that's the thing she cherished the most." Born and raised in Carmarthenshire, where her parents also lived, Carys embodied warmth and selflessness, often putting others ahead of herself.

The transition into menopause marked a turning point for Carys. What had been manageable anxieties and worries intensified, leading to sleep disturbances, overthinking and overwhelming isolation. Alys explained that hormonal changes heightened these symptoms, making them unmanageable. "Women can often carry a lot...