Recognizing Winter Blues As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, many of us find ourselves feeling a bit more sluggish, moody, or even downright depressed. For parents, this seasonal shift can be especially challenging. Winter depression, clinically known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), affects millions each year, yet its impact on parents and their… Continue reading Understanding and Coping with Winter Depression as a Parent
Becoming a new parent is an exciting and joyous experience, but it can also be overwhelming and emotional. It is common for new parents to experience a range of emotions, including feeling sad, anxious, or irritable, in the days and weeks following the birth of their child. This is often referred to as the "baby… Continue reading Baby Blues
The birth of a baby is often seen as a time of joy and happiness. However, it is not uncommon for new mothers to experience a range of emotions, including feelings of sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion. For some women, these feelings can develop into more severe mental health disorders known as postpartum mental disorders. I… Continue reading Recognizing and Treating Postpartum Mental Illness
There are many mental illnesses that can take hold postpartum. It does not matter if you have not suffered from mental illness prior to being pregnant. It does not matter if you have not had any issue with mental illness after previous pregnancies. It can happen to anyone without an obvious trigger. Many women experience… Continue reading My Postpartum Experience