R U OK? Let’s be honest – as mothers, we’re probably not asked that question enough. By Mama Disrupt® Between the mental load of trying to schedule swimming lessons, book the car service, and have your groceries delivered in the 6 minute window that you’ll actually be home…yeah. There’s a …
‘How I recovered from postnatal depression and anxiety’
In Australia, one in five new and expecting mums and one in 10 dads experience pre and postnatal depression and anxiety. Here, real mama Josie Smyth shares her very real journey with PND. By Josie Smyth I am PROUD to be talking about my journey through postnatal depression and anxiety. …
The hidden struggles of maternal mental health
Struggling with your maternal mental health? You are not alone. COPE’s Truth campaign shows that 75% of parents are doing it tough. Good news is, there is help. By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor Understanding your own maternal mental health is not easy. Our hormones are all over the place. We …
How to tell the difference between burnout and postnatal depression
Burnout and postnatal depression (PND) are two different conditions that can occur after having a baby. While some of the symptoms can feel very similar, here is how to tell the difference. By Charlotte Cruz As mamas, we experience an onslaught of emotional changes and challenges that we were not …
[Guest Editor] Arabella Gibson: Motherhood and mental health
Mental health is very much a part of motherhood [and fatherhood], with perinatal depression and anxiety affecting one-in-five new mothers and one-in-10 new fathers each year in Australia. By Arabella Gibson, CEO of Gidget Foundation Australia The burden of mental health issues is of major concern to parents. But less than half …
Mama, R U OK? It’s OK to not be OK
By Yakira Giger R U OK? My automatic reply is always “Yes, I’m fine.” *Smile and wave, smile and wave…* But why? Why do we feel so CONCERNED about voicing the way we REALLY feel? When in fact, what we really want to say is: “Actually, no – I’m not. I …