Some research has indicated that coffee may be protective for mental health, which may be a surprise as we generally hear about how coffee and caffeine is often the bad guy when it comes to mental health: Continue reading “Can coffee be good for mental health?”
Tag: Mental health
Brief Holidays
Brief Holidays
When you go on holidays with your family, sometimes it’s not much of a holiday. There can be so much organising and tasks to do in the lead up to the holiday, caregiving and responsibilities whilst you’re on holiday, and then working through the aftermath of the holiday (e.g., all the unpacking and washing), that it might not feel like much of a break. Sometimes mums come back feeling like they need a ‘holiday from the holiday’.
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Perinatal Mental Health Conditions
Perinatal Mental Health Conditions
Most people have heard of postnatal depression, but many mental health conditions can occur in the perinatal period (pregnancy and postpartum). These are summarised below: Continue reading “Perinatal Mental Health Conditions”
Postnatal Anxiety
Postnatal Anxiety
Postnatal anxiety can look many different ways, such as:
Perinatal mental health matters
Perinatal mental health matters
Growing your family and having babies. Continue reading “Perinatal mental health matters”
Women, Mental Health, & Hormones
Women, Mental Health, & Hormones
Women are at higher risk of developing a range of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. One contributor is thought to be hormonal changes, as the risks increase periods of hormonal change. This includes Continue reading “Women, Mental Health, & Hormones”