depression

Why the first trimester feels both endless and fleeting

Nausea, secrecy, and milestone waiting can stretch early pregnancy into slow motion. Then one ultrasound, a small bump, and suddenly it is gone. Here is the science behind the time warp, plus gentle ways to steady yourself.

The emotional cost of being first: Study finds higher rates of anxiety in firstborn & only children

New research reveals how birth order may affect your child’s mental health—here’s what to know.

Kids can have seasonal affective disorder, too

It just may look a little different.

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

This video is painfully accurate.

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.

Having an autoimmune disease could increase your risk of PPD by 30%, study finds

"Our study suggests that there's an immunological mechanism behind perinatal depression and that autoimmune diseases should be seen as a risk factor for this kind of depression."

75% of women go untreated for postpartum mental health conditions

That staggering number shows there’s still a major access issue and stigma around receiving postpartum mental health support. A new National Maternal Mental Health Task Force hopes to change that.

It takes a village… but who should be in yours?

When it comes to building your postpartum care team, it’s hard to know where to start. Here’s a good roster.

What to know about Zurzuvae, the new pill for PPD

The FDA has approved the first pill to treat postpartum depression.

How do you teach kids about hope?

Research shows hope is the antidote to depression, anxiety and loneliness. An expert shares 5 habits to help boost kids’ mental health.

The youth mental health crisis is improving—slightly, CDC says

Here are 6 ways parents can help.

Can we finally talk about men and miscarriage grief?

Miscarriage grief is real for anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss. Here's how men can find support.

I don’t hide my depression from my kids

I believe I need to let them see all the range of emotions because this is the human experience.

Birth control linked to higher rates of depression in teens with ADHD

Young women with ADHD who took the pill were 6 times more likely to develop depression than those without ADHD who also took birth control.

What is paternal depression? We need to talk about men’s mental health, too

Depression in men often goes undiagnosed—but men are 3 to 4 times more likely to die by suicide than women. Here's how to spot the signs.

Is it safe to take antidepressants during pregnancy?

Recent research suggests antidepressants aren’t as risky as we may think—or have been told. 

How burnout impacts me as a parent with depression

Burnout impacts nearly three-fourths of all working adults, and it definitely intersects with other aspects of our identities too.

A possible predictor for PPD identified in new research

The findings could help identify PPD early on and inform better treatments.

5 online therapy options that are ideal for busy moms

Research, book and attend therapy sessions, all from the comfort of your couch—maybe without even lining up childcare.

Children exposed to storms like Hurricane Ian in utero are more likely to have mental health issues

New research on stress in pregnancy underscores that protecting your mental health is just as important as protecting your physical health.