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Mental Health

Your mental health is not an afterthought, mama! Motherly is right by your side with judgment-free advice and resources.

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‘Sephora kids’ and the concerning influence of social media on tween girls

It’s a far cry from their millennial parents’ trips to Claire’s for cheap eyeshadow.

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Popular asthma medication Singulair linked to serious mental health concerns for adults and children

Millions of US adults and children take Singulair, but most are unaware the drug is linked to depression, aggressive behavior and even suicide.

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More mental health issues found in teens with several siblings, research shows

9,100 eighth graders in the U.S. and 9,400 in China were involved in the study.

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Navigating parenthood when you feel like an outlier

My lack of a physical pregnancy experience meant that connecting with other mothers could be difficult.

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Baby massage can support mothers’ mental health, study finds

Infant massage lowered postpartum depression symptoms and helped with bonding.

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It’s science: Clutter can definitely give you anxiety

Clutter creates stress that has major neurological effects on us.

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‘Hot Mess Mom’ messaging could be convincing an entire generation to ‘dread motherhood’

Cohen takes on the narrative that we shouldn’t have kids in such a tough world, and that everything will be hard and awful.

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Navigating pregnancy as a survivor: The intersection of trauma and birth

Even though this profound moment, the first moment I saw my baby, was meant to be a celebration, I still couldn't attend.

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Feeling stressed? Why experts say scream therapy might be the self-care you’re missing

Elsa may have said “let it go,” but experts are saying to “let it out.” Here’s how scream therapy can help you release pent-up emotions.

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To the mama who stays up (way) past her bedtime

These late night hours are my time to be selfish. To think of me—and me only.

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Gender affirmation plays a huge role in the mental health of trans youth, new study shows

Trans youth need one thing the most to have better mental health: gender affirmation.

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Mentally healthy kids have parents who do these 7 things

An expert shares ways to help kids thrive as they grow, plus signs when more help is needed.

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It’s time to talk about mental health for military spouses and children

Sometimes the hardest part is creating relationships where voicing fear, doubt and sadness is welcomed and encouraged.

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Heather Rae El Moussa says her ‘mom brain’ symptoms hid a more serious diagnosis

The 'Selling Sunset' star opens up about being diagnosed with an autoimmune condition at 4 months postpartum.

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Alarming new survey shows that nearly all mothers feel ‘invisible’

Peanut’s ‘Invisible Mothers’ campaign uncovers some shocking truths about modern motherhood.

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Dozens of states are suing Meta for directly harming children’s mental health

The states allege that Meta’s products have harmed minors and contributed to a mental health crisis in the United States.

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I’m the ‘alpha daughter’—and maybe you are, too?

They are “the glue” for a family, an expert says. But it’s a recipe for stress. Here’s what to know.

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