mental health

Mothering during coronavirus is the ultimate test—but you’re already succeeding

Mama, you were made for this moment.

Peer support workers are a new—but growing—way mothers can get the mental health help they need

Because you don't have to struggle alone, mama.

Here’s how I’m taking care of myself this year

By caring for myself I will be a better mama, a more loving wife and a happier human.

It’s time to talk about post-weaning depression

I expected to be sad when I stopped breastfeeding. I didn't expect to go through this.

5 phrases to become a minimalist giver this holiday, according to a KonMari expert

Plus, how to minimize your holiday to-do list.

A mother seeking help for her mental health loses custody of her children, instead—and it’s so wrong

Perfectly normal feelings resulted in a perfectly NOT normal response. We need to do better.

Pete Buttigieg’s mental health plan comes as mothers are dying by overdose + suicide

Buttigieg thinks he can "prevent 1 million deaths of despair by 2028" by giving Americans more access to mental health and addictions services.

Alanis Morissette is so honest about pregnancy at 45 + postpartum depression

All new mamas need to hear her message.

Sometimes I fall into a mental health slump—but it doesn’t make me less of a mother

Mothers are like rocks—we appear solid but can crumble. Crumbling isn't a sign of weakness as the rubble remains strong.

Postpartum depression left me feeling empty with holes I didn’t know how to fill

I had desperately wanted to be a mother and was so grateful for my daughter's health and happiness, but it felt like large chunks of me were gone, scooped out, and I had empty holes I didn't know how to fill.

7 eye-opening reasons why new moms don’t share their scary thoughts

Newly postpartum women are suffering in silence, but they don't have to be.

I finally got help for my postpartum anxiety—and you can, too

If I could tell you anything about struggling with this, it is this: PPA is real, it is not normal, and getting help is okay. Do not feel ashamed, do not feel embarrassed, and don't for one second think you owe anyone an explanation.

Asking for help is the key to getting *all* the things done, mama

To be a truly great leader in your family, you need to slow down and be purposeful with your time.

My only New Year’s resolution is to be kinder to myself

For many years, I've devoted myself completely to my children, believing it was best for them. But you can't pull water from an empty well, and this past year my well went dry.

Grief makes the holidays even harder

Reach out to someone you know who has lost someone, and let them know you're thinking of them. It won't go unnoticed.

Hannah on her postpartum bipolar diagnosis

Hello. I’m Hannah. I’m many things–a mum, a wife, a daughter, a sister, an HR professional. I have recently become the owner of a tech start-up. I have a degree in psychology. I’m a friend to so many beautiful people. I also have Bipolar Disorder.

Gwyneth Paltrow didn’t recognize her symptoms as postpartum depression

"It was really shocking to me because I never thought that I would be a person who got postnatal depression," Paltrow recently said during an episode of the goop podcast.

Prioritizing my mental health wasn’t easy—but I’m a much better mom because I did

Nothing is magic, but choosing to move forward with treatment has made my life easier and more joy-filled.

5 easy ways to get active in supporting maternal mental health

1. Be gentle with yourself

10 key things to know if you’re pregnant and 35 or older

Your body. Your birth. Your baby. Your life.