{"formatVersion":"1.1","id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/megan-eileen-mcdonough","path":"/people/megan-eileen-mcdonough","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/megan-eileen-mcdonough","title":"Megan Eileen McDonough","family":"People profile","description":"Megan Eileen McDonough is a health and wellness writer with 10+ years of experience in mental health and women’s health.","language":"en-US","access":{"audience":"public","indexable":true},"provenance":{"sourceUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/megan-eileen-mcdonough","wordpressId":"12626","contentCompleteness":"complete","dateScope":"original-source"},"authors":[],"dates":{"datePublished":"2025-05-20T15:59:32Z","dateModified":"2026-04-30T14:08:21Z"},"content":{"html":"<nav class=\"breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><ol><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/\">Home</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people\">People</a></li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">Megan Eileen McDonough</span></li></ol></nav><div class=\"people-profile\" data-profile-template=\"person\" data-default-profile-view=\"contributions\"><header class=\"person-header\"><div class=\"person-overview\"><div class=\"person-identity\"><h1>Megan Eileen McDonough</h1><p class=\"person-role\">BSc, BA</p></div></div><img class=\"person-avatar\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/7297fbed04df9652a253fa2d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" decoding=\"async\"></header><p class=\"person-summary\">Megan Eileen McDonough is a health and wellness writer with 10+ years of experience in mental health, women’s health, postpartum care, and adolescent health. </p><nav class=\"person-nav person-actions\" aria-label=\"Person profile\" role=\"tablist\"><a id=\"tab-about\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/megan-eileen-mcdonough#about\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"about\" aria-selected=\"true\">About</a><a id=\"tab-contributions\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/megan-eileen-mcdonough#contributions\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"contributions\" aria-selected=\"false\">Contributions</a></nav><div class=\"person-body\"><div class=\"person-content\"><div class=\"person-main\"><section id=\"about\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-about\" tabindex=\"0\"><p>Megan holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Mary Washington. She has spoken about her experience with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) at panels and conferences in New York and internationally. Megan is dedicated to supporting and uplifting others affected by this chronic condition.</p><section><h2 id=\"education\">Education</h2><p>University of Mary Washington<br>Bachelor of Science (BSc), Psychology<br>2005 - 2009</p>\n<p>University of Mary Washington<br>Bachelor of Arts (BA), English<br>2005 - 2009</p></section><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/local/washington-dc\">Washington, DC</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/mental-health\">Mental Health</a></li></ul></section><section data-reference-list=\"\" data-reference-style=\"author-date-title-source\" class=\"article-sources\"><h2 id=\"references\">References</h2><ol><li id=\"personal-website\" value=\"1\" data-reference-number=\"1\" data-reference-format=\"393\"><em class=\"reference-title\">Megan Eileen McDonough.</em> (n.d.). Personal Website. <a href=\"https://www.meganeileen.com/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=libra&amp;utm_content=external_resource&amp;utm_id=site-people-megan-eileen-mcdonough&amp;utm_source=mentalhealth.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"reference-source\">meganeileen.com</a>. Accessed October 10 2026.</li></ol></section></section><section id=\"contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-contributions person-view\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Contributions</h2><div class=\"person-contribution-list\"><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-editorial-contribution data-contribution-category=\"Library\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/health-wellness\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/9362a3515a409b0179d1a2f0.webp\" alt=\"A person stretches their arms near an open window in morning light.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Health and Wellness Essentials</h3><p>Discover practical tips, expert insights, and everyday habits to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-editorial-contribution data-contribution-category=\"Library\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/dangers-of-using-marijuana-in-adolescence\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/79a45531c50698fa06107aec.webp\" alt=\"A parent and teenager talking with a therapist.\" width=\"1254\" height=\"1254\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/8458d2d5ec564afb71262fc8.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/79a45531c50698fa06107aec.webp 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1254px\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Dangers of Using Marijuana in Adolescence</h3><p>Discover how using marijuana in adolescence affects health and development, and why early exposure can lead to lasting consequences.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-editorial-contribution data-contribution-category=\"Library\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/history-of-ocd\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/29876d6cac8c39ce83d7da36.webp\" alt=\"A person in a rust-colored sweater sits with hands clasped in their lap.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"633\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/999487f07af5a7367a956f34.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/29876d6cac8c39ce83d7da36.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1200px\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>The History of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder</h3><p>Uncover the origins of obsessive-compulsive disorder and trace how its understanding and treatment have evolved over time.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-editorial-contribution data-contribution-category=\"Library\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/self-care\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/c0b93e10cb8791ba11db8db6.webp\" alt=\"A woman laughs beneath the green leaves of a tree.\" width=\"1199\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/c3be5d3b68a1b612ae8a59a7.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/c0b93e10cb8791ba11db8db6.webp 1199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1199px\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Self-Care for Mental Health</h3><p>Explore effective self-care practices that support mental health, and how daily habits can help manage stress and improve well-being.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-editorial-contribution data-contribution-category=\"Library\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/sexual-disorders\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/24ae462e12cd9c90e96f5f57.webp\" alt=\"A couple shares a close, comforting embrace.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/551b230628dfa0cbad39500e.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/24ae462e12cd9c90e96f5f57.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1200px\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Sexual Disorders</h3><p>Learn how understanding and treating sexual disorders can improve mental well-being, strengthen relationships, and support a healthier sense of self.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-editorial-contribution data-contribution-category=\"Library\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/early-childhood-development\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/a1f9f7670f990838d55ede5f.webp\" alt=\"A healthcare professional talks with a young child.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Early Childhood Mental Health</h3><p>Discover how nurturing early childhood mental health supports emotional development, strengthens family bonds, and lays the foundation for lifelong well-being.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-editorial-contribution data-contribution-category=\"Library\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/lifespan-development\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/aed067348fad97b16c048a3a.webp\" alt=\"Two people walk together along a leafy path.\" width=\"1149\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/9f21361444628d9bdecbd723.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/aed067348fad97b16c048a3a.webp 1149w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1149px\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Lifespan Mental Health</h3><p>Explore how lifespan mental health evolves through key developmental stages, from the prenatal stage and infancy to childhood to adulthood.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-editorial-contribution data-contribution-category=\"Library\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/adolescent-development\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/64677379b3b6d43168010c75.webp\" alt=\"Friends stand arm in arm outdoors at sunset.\" width=\"1067\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Adolescent Development and Mental Health</h3><p>Explore adolescent emotional, cognitive, and social development, along with the mental health challenges that can occur during this key life stage.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-editorial-contribution data-contribution-category=\"Library\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/access\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/c42f818f9e9658e6b57c2ccb.webp\" alt=\"A woman explains her thoughts during a counseling conversation.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/0cfe8bf705aaa7cd9be3be18.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/c42f818f9e9658e6b57c2ccb.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1200px\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Access to Mental Health Services</h3><p>Learn about the importance of mental health access, common barriers people face, and types of support offered in schools and workplaces.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-editorial-contribution data-contribution-category=\"Library\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/sexuality\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/227c216d55016e30a435eb72.webp\" alt=\"A couple embraces outdoors beneath a cloudy sky.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"390\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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AboutContributions Megan holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Mary Washington. She has spoken about her experience with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) at panels and conferences in New York and internationally. Megan is dedicated to supporting and uplifting others affected by this chronic condition. Education University of Mary Washington Bachelor of Science (BSc), Psychology 2005 - 2009 University of Mary Washington Bachelor of Arts (BA), English 2005 - 2009 Local Communities Washington, DC Topic Communities Mental Health References Megan Eileen McDonough. (n.d.). Personal Website. meganeileen.com. Accessed October 10 2026. Contributions AuthoredHealth and Wellness Essentials Discover practical tips, expert insights, and everyday habits to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. AuthoredDangers of Using Marijuana in Adolescence Discover how using marijuana in adolescence affects health and development, and why early exposure can lead to lasting consequences. AuthoredThe History of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Uncover the origins of obsessive-compulsive disorder and trace how its understanding and treatment have evolved over time. AuthoredSelf-Care for Mental Health Explore effective self-care practices that support mental health, and how daily habits can help manage stress and improve well-being. AuthoredSexual Disorders Learn how understanding and treating sexual disorders can improve mental well-being, strengthen relationships, and support a healthier sense of self. AuthoredEarly Childhood Mental Health Discover how nurturing early childhood mental health supports emotional development, strengthens family bonds, and lays the foundation for lifelong well-being. AuthoredLifespan Mental Health Explore how lifespan mental health evolves through key developmental stages, from the prenatal stage and infancy to childhood to adulthood. AuthoredAdolescent Development and Mental Health Explore adolescent emotional, cognitive, and social development, along with the mental health challenges that can occur during this key life stage. AuthoredAccess to Mental Health Services Learn about the importance of mental health access, common barriers people face, and types of support offered in schools and workplaces. AuthoredSexuality and Mental Health Explore the link between sexuality and mental health, and how factors like stigma, identity, and sexual well-being shape psychological health. AuthoredPersonal Development and Mental Growth Explore strategies for personal development and mental growth, including goal setting, emotional resilience, and self-awareness. 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