Hat Porter

My research explores the menstrual experiences of people with trauma and/or mental illness using a feminist, survivor led approach. Mental and menstrual health are known to be closely interrelated. Additionally, suffering trauma is linked to higher incidence of menstrual disorders, problematic experiences and early menarche. However, there is a lack of qualitative research considering lived experiences at the intersections of menstruation, mental illness and trauma. Through my PhD, I will use mixed methods, including photographic and creative research methods, to research the lived experience of menstruation, trauma and mental illness.