Tag: mental health awareness
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Why I Won’t Teach My Kids That Happiness is a Choice
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: August 1, 2023 Originally Published: July 30, 2023 Children experience emotions deeply. They feel things profoundly, and their feelings can be complex, messy, and intense. Anyone who has spent time with a crying infant, an irate toddler, or a moody teenager knows that kids come into this world equipped with a…
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Emma’s Unwavering Support for Her Child
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt statement, Emma shows her unwavering support for her child, emphasizing that she will embrace their identity no matter what the future holds. Is there anyone more inspiring than Emma? The answer is clearly no, especially after the release of her recent feature in a prominent magazine. Her stunning cover…
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Dads Experience Postpartum Depression, Too
Get Pregnant Fast In an eye-opening report from the University of Massachusetts’ Journal of Parent and Family Mental Health, it has been revealed that postpartum depression (PPD) isn’t solely a maternal issue—fathers can suffer from it as well. The report defines PPD for both men and women as moderate to severe depression that occurs in…
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Moms, There’s No Need to Feel Ashamed About Postpartum Depression (From a Fellow Mother of Four)
Get Pregnant Fast It’s nearly impossible to articulate the transformation we undergo during those initial months after welcoming our first, second, third, or even fourth child. I want to reach out to those of you who have struggled to feel connected. Even though postpartum depression is widely acknowledged, few truly understand the depths of despair…
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Single Dad’s Heartwarming Facebook Post Highlights the Best of Online Support
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s digital world, it’s easy for parents to feel overwhelmed by the harsh judgments that often surface online. However, amidst the negativity, there are shining examples of how the internet can provide vital support during challenging times. A recent post by a single father on a parenting Facebook group illustrated just…
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Hayley Thompson Highlights the Varied Faces of Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent episode of Morning Chat with Jenna and Mike, actress Hayley Thompson opened up about her personal battle with postpartum depression (PPD), shedding light on the fact that its manifestations can differ vastly from one mother to another. Sharing her experience after the birth of her daughter, Mia, Hayley stated,…
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Kids Deserve Mental Health Days Too
Get Pregnant Fast When your child expresses a desire to skip school but isn’t physically ill, how do you respond? Should you grant them a day off for their mental well-being? This question is becoming increasingly common in today’s fast-paced world. Reflecting on my own high school experience, I was the quintessential model student—achieving excellent…
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When Suicidal Thoughts Cross a Mother’s Mind
Lifestyle Get Pregnant Fast What do you truly have to live for? If you’ve ever found yourself contemplating suicide, the answer might be unexpected. The first time I lost someone to suicide, I was just 15 years old. We were both part of a play; he was the star, and although I wasn’t his leading…
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Engaging Your Teen in a Conversation About Suicide
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the complexities of parenting a teenager can be daunting, and discussing sensitive topics, especially suicide, can feel overwhelming. One afternoon, while driving my 14-year-old son, Alex, to soccer practice, he caught me off guard with a question that shifted my focus entirely: “Mom, can we talk about suicide for a minute?”…
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3 Effective Ways to Engage Your Kids in the Community
Get Pregnant Fast While research indicates that genetics play a significant role in the development of mental health issues, it’s crucial to recognize the impact of community involvement on our children’s well-being. A nurturing and stable home life is essential, but we can also enhance our children’s lives by connecting them with the broader community.…