Pregnancy and early parenting are vulnerable times for both parents’ mental health, which is why it’s routine to ask mums about their mental health. But, postnatal depression in men gets far less attention. It’s vital to know the signs of postnatal depression in dads, how to protect their mental health, and where to find
You know some mothers suffer from postnatal depression but have you also wondered whether you might be experiencing postnatal anxiety? Various studies show that at least 1 in 10 mums develop an anxiety disorder in the first year after birth, and this can perhaps be as many as 4 in 10. Learn about postnatal
If you’re experiencing perinatal anxiety, as many women do, there’s no need to put up with it. Instead of waiting, there are evidence-based treatments to improve your quality of life right now. Some involve seeing a doctor or psychologist, and others you can do by yourself, at home. Cognitive behavioural therapy and other psychotherapies
Young mothers at risk of mental illness and issues will have instant access to expert advice following the launch today of a new mental health awareness online resource by the Minister for Mental Health, Kevin Humphries. Mr Humphries said National Postnatal Depression Awareness Week, which begins today, was the perfect time to launch the
This is a tale of my postnatal depression. In the dead of night in October 2009, I gave birth to my fourth baby. The room was dim, and the air had a sombre peacefulness to it. I had gone nearly two weeks overdue with this baby, and I hadn’t been in a hurry to
