Mental Health

Errands and showers are not self-care for moms

Thinking they are is what's burning moms out.

American parents are among the most burnt out in the world, a new study says

One researcher behind the study is imploring moms and dads to stop trying to be "the perfect parent."

Our kids’ mental health is suffering because of the pandemic—here’s what you need to know

A new poll says nearly half of teens are facing new or worsening mental health issues because of the pandemic. How can we help our kids?

I forgot how to talk to adults

Before the pandemic I was a social butterfly, now I can't even keep up with casual conversations.

Meghan Markle shares pregnancy mental health crisis in Oprah interview

Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of suicidal ideation. If you or…

Shay Mitchell is ‘nervous’ to have baby #2 for mental health reasons

The actress is getting candid about her desire to give her daughter a sibling—and the major fear that's affecting her decision to have another baby.

An ode to my fur baby

You prepared me for motherhood long before babies were on my mind.

How to take a mental health day that *actually* makes you feel better

2020 illuminated just how vital mental health days really are.

The details on Congress’s plan to fund maternal mental health programs

The historic funding is part of the stimulus package passed by Congress on December 20th.

To the first-time mama

To the first-time mama: It’s normal to feel nervous and excited as…

How to cope with grief when your kids are grieving, too

According to a clinical psychologist.

19 easy ways to feel happier this winter

Easy ways to attend to your mental health when the weather turns bleak.

More new moms are thinking of suicide, and society is to blame

Suicidal thoughts and self-harm during and after pregnancy are becoming more common.

It’s science: You’re so exhausted because your ‘surge capacity’ is depleted

It goes beyond just being burned out.

I had a miscarriage during quarantine and it was so lonely

Miscarriage is already a lonely process; you go from living for two to being back down to one. And no matter how much you're told it's "not your fault," you still feel like you failed.

How to talk to kids when you don’t have the answers

Three guiding principles, according to a clinical psychologist and parenting coach.

Stay-at-home-mom depression is a real thing

You're not alone, mama.

Toxic positivity doesn’t fix how much moms are burnt out—it only makes things worse

Insisting that mothers be happy and positive all the time does not permit us to recognize or fix the foundational problems.

To the mom who feels invisible in motherhood, I see you

Hi, my name is mom. Some days I forget what my given name is.

Lauren on not allowing mental illness and postpartum depression to define her

My mental illness does not define me.