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Mental Health

Your mental health is not an afterthought, mama! Motherly is right by your side with judgment-free advice and resources.

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Understanding my family’s ‘time blindness’ taught me to see

Time blindness is a concept often associated with ADHD—and learning more about it changed the way I view my family.

September 1, 2024
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U.S. Surgeon General says 4 in 10 parents are ‘so stressed they cannot function’

He hopes to “shine a light” on the difficulties facing modern parents, calling them “silent struggles.”

August 28, 2024
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The 3 skills your child needs for a successful school year, according to an education expert

How courage, determination and reflection can help in the classroom—and beyond.

August 15, 2024
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It’s official: the mental load is hurting your relationship with your partner, survey finds

A new study uncovered just how much of a toll family planning takes on romantic relationships

July 24, 2024
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In the 2 years since launching, the 988 crisis hotline has taken 10 million calls

"That's 10 million people who, often on the worst day of their life, had a resource to reach out to."

July 18, 2024

The Surgeon General just called for a warning label for social media apps—here’s why

“It is time to require a surgeon general’s warning label on social media platforms, stating that social media is associated with significant mental health harms for adolescents."

June 17, 2024
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From postpartum depression to opioid addiction—and how I found my way back

I was so good at hiding my addiction that nobody knew. But I needed help.

June 9, 2024
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Don’t feel guilty about not being a ‘busy mom’ this summer

Being busy is not a badge of honor.

Updated June 6, 2023
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71% of parents are ‘constantly’ thinking about childcare gaps, survey finds

Childcare access is a key factor in parental burnout, a report from KinderCare shows.

May 11, 2024
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The creative parent method: 3 ways art therapy can build self-esteem with young kids

A strong sense of connection and belonging at home provides a safe place to unpack and recalibrate each day.

May 10, 2024
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Embracing my ADHD in motherhood led me to deeper self-compassion

"We somehow believe if we just beat ourselves up enough, we can compartmentalize our mental health and become the moms we want to be. But we can’t bully ourselves out of mental health struggles," writes Momwell founder Erica Djossa in this excerpt from her new book, "The Mother Load".

May 10, 2024
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New study finds perimenopause is linked to a 40% greater risk of depression

"Our findings show just how significantly the mental health of perimenopausal women can suffer during this time."

May 1, 2024
More women are seeking therapy now

More moms are finally reaping the benefits of therapy—and so are their kids

More moms are taking advantage of therapist sessions now than ever before.

May 1, 2024
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I got my 7-year-old a therapist—and it helped my own anxiety, too

My daughter’s anxiety looked different than mine, however I could see it sneaking into the nooks and crannies of her life.

April 29, 2024
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