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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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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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Should dads be screened for postpartum depression too?

A recent study shows that 30% of fathers surveyed had paternal PPD in the first year after their children were born.

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It’s time to talk about post-weaning anxiety

More than 50% of mothers experience anxiety after weaning, a survey from Aeroflow Breastpumps shows.

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Study finds mom-led group therapy for PPD could be key to recovery

Connecting with a mom who’s been through PPD too led to positive changes lasting up to 5 months.

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Can we please stop calling it ‘mom brain’?

Reframing how we think about the brain fog that can come with motherhood.

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