Nurturing the New: Prioritizing Mental Health in Postpartum Pregnancy. The birth of a baby is an event, filled with happiness, love and the hope for a start. However, amidst the joy there can be another side to the story. Many new moms struggle with a mix of emotions. Tiredness, worry and sometimes even feelings of
The journey to parenthood is often portrayed as a time of joy and excitement, but for many individuals, it can also be marked by feelings of anxiety, sadness, and overwhelm. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are a group of mental health conditions that can affect individuals during pregnancy and up to one year postpartum.
Friendships are invaluable relationships that bring joy, support, and companionship into our lives. However, like any relationship, friendships can be influenced by various dynamics, including people-pleasing tendencies. Understanding these tendencies within the context of friendships is essential for fostering healthy and fulfilling connections. People-pleasing tendencies in friendships often stem from a desire to maintain harmony
As a therapist specializing in women’s mental health, I’ve seen firsthand the profound impact postpartum anxiety can have on both individuals and their relationships. While welcoming a new life into the world is undeniably joyous, it can also bring in a wave of emotions, including anxiety, that can strain even the strongest of marriages. Today,
Imagine the misfortune of living with mental illness in Salem, Massachusetts during the late 1600’s — you would likely be accused of witchcraft and executed. Or in Bedlam in the 18th and 19th centuries – you would possibly be put on display for public entertainment. Or in a number of countries that supported eugenics in
Have you ever found yourself in a bad mood, but you don’t know why? Or maybe you know exactly why you’re in a bad mood, but you’re having a hard time shaking it. We have all been there. Everyone experiences bad moods from time to time — it’s an inevitable part of the human experience.
Defense mechanisms are your personal mental security detail. They are employed to protect your mind from threats and harm. Picture them like the secret service and your brain is the president—they blend in almost unnoticed, pacing around and checking for potential threats, ready to jump in front of the proverbial bullet when necessary. Defense mechanisms are automatic, instinctual responses that are
Therapy. What are your thoughts on it? Positive? Uncertain? Neutral? Curious? Therapy and mental health are becoming less of a taboo subject and much more widely embraced as another necessary component of overall wellness. Perhaps if you have never tried therapy, you have questions about the process. Starting therapy can be an intimidating experience for
Have you assessed your boundaries recently? Do you think of yourself as someone who has healthy boundaries or rigid/porous boundaries? Perhaps you are not sure and need to learn more about the topic and why it is such an important aspect of our mental health. We will break it down for you in today’s blog
Do you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert? Or maybe a combination of both? Introverts and extroverts are two of the most commonly discussed personality traits, however, being introverted or extroverted is not a black-and-white issue. There are many shades of gray in between the two, and most people exhibit traits of both. In
