anxiety

5 online therapy options that are ideal for busy moms

Research, book and attend therapy sessions, all from the comfort of your couch—maybe without even lining up childcare.

How to cope with anxiety in a high-stress work environment

“Work is supposed to be fulfilling…why do I feel so anxious?”

Why moms are especially susceptible to amygdala hijack—and how to deal with it

"As soon as you lose your cool, guilt, shame and other intense feelings surface. But you still can't find your calm. This is known as “the amygdala hijack."

What my son taught me about my anxiety

I can say with full certainty that I would not be on this road to healing if he had not shown me that it is possible.

Children exposed to storms like Hurricane Ian in utero are more likely to have mental health issues

New research on stress in pregnancy underscores that protecting your mental health is just as important as protecting your physical health.

Yes, you CAN get pregnant with PCOS. A fertility expert shares how.

A fertility expert weighs in.

Research shows the toxic effect ‘momfluencers’ have on our mental health

A new study shows that images of “idealized motherhood” can increase your anxiety, envy and sense of comparison, among other things.

Suicide is the leading cause of death in new moms

When you’re experiencing thoughts of suicide, it’s hard to ask for help—but that’s when help from others is most necessary.

We’re talking about miscarriage more—but what about the anxiety that follows?

Anxiety after miscarriage is a common but not well-understood phenomenon.

5 steps to stop an anxiety spiral, according to a therapist

Here’s how to normalize your feelings and get grounded again.

You might be experiencing trauma these days, and you aren’t alone

Viewing motherhood through the lens of trauma might make you feel more validated.

What a high-anxiety pregnancy taught me about supporting my son

"There is nothing you can do to stop it, but your mind over processes everything as if you were in slow motion."

‘Critical’ TRIUMPH for New Moms Act moves one step closer to becoming law

The bill recently passed in the House and now moves on to the Senate.

It’s time to address the lack of maternal mental health resources for AAPI moms

"We must do more to support Asian moms."

Laura Clery gets real about addiction, why she filmed her birth and raising a son with autism

YouTube star, funny woman, and author Laura Clery is known for her…

AAP now recommends screening all kids 12 and up for depression and suicide risk

Depression and suicide risk in children has reached unprecedented levels. Last year…

To the mama struggling to be a parent with depression and anxiety

I see you dropping your child off at school, still in your pajamas, a beanie hat on your head to cover up the fact you hadn’t brushed your hair yet this morning.

How motherhood myths impacted my struggle with postpartum depression and anxiety

Postpartum depression and anxiety were closely aligned with the myths of motherhood I had been sold my entire life.

Postpartum anxiety might be invisible to you—but it’s very real to me

The thing about postpartum anxiety that makes it so misunderstood is that it’s invisible to you—but it’s very real to us.

Alison on her deep struggles with motherhood, anxiety and where she fits

"I long for a village of women who band together instead of staying secluded in their own messy homes, cleaned before visitors."