Mental Health

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.

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".

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."

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.

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.

I thought I could beat postpartum depression on my own, but it was beating me

I wish I had gotten help sooner.

Bookmark these virtual support groups on your TTC journey

PSA: You don’t even have to contribute to feel supported.

Mom rage is real—and it’s a sign that mothers’ needs aren’t being met

The truth is, anger—real, fist-clenching, heart-racing, uncontrollable anger—is so much more common among mothers than many of us think.

Dr. Becky confirms spending time away from your kids actually makes you a *good* parent

“Kids don’t need selfless martyrs.”

How to reduce miscarriage anxiety during pregnancy, according to experts

Get back to the breath, mama.

How to overcome and heal from birth trauma

If you have had a troubling, difficult or traumatic birth, there are some positive steps you can take.

Confident moms raise confident kids, says an author and expert

Lydia Fenet shares her top 3 tips to raising confident kids.

This is what moms get wrong about self-care, according to a therapist

Hint: Self-care isn’t about “fixing” yourself, it’s about honoring your needs.

The mental load for a mother starts in pregnancy, and a man summed it up perfectly

This video is painfully accurate.

Good news: Time spent near trees—even in a city—can boost teens’ mental health

You may not be able to bathe in the forest, but get near the greenery anyway, study finds.

Gen Z is more likely to call in sick than Gen Xers due to mental health crisis

The mental health crisis is largely driven by young women.

This is the magical method that helps my kids deal with anxiety

And that’s where the magic of common humanity comes in.

Study shows that supportive grandparents can benefit moms’ mental health

Researchers found a link between maternal mental health and active support from their own parents.

Attachment disruptions can lead to resentment—here’s why you shouldn’t push it away

After the joy of having my son, I gradually became aware of the more negative feelings tugging at the corners of my mind.

Grieving mom is suing big tech over her daughter’s suicide

"Everything was private. I made sure it was all private on there."