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#murder-trial
Law
fromBoston.com
13 hours ago

Lindsay Clancy will admit to killing her children if trial is split into 2 parts, defense says

Lindsay Clancy's defense seeks to split her murder trial into two phases, focusing on culpability and sanity, after a previous request was denied.
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

My dad tried to kill me,' dying California girl tells first responders, prosecutor says

An 81-year-old man is on trial for fatally stabbing his 11-year-old stepdaughter and attempting to kill his wife during a 2018 attack at their Garden Grove home.
Law
fromBoston.com
13 hours ago

Lindsay Clancy will admit to killing her children if trial is split into 2 parts, defense says

Lindsay Clancy's defense seeks to split her murder trial into two phases, focusing on culpability and sanity, after a previous request was denied.
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

My dad tried to kill me,' dying California girl tells first responders, prosecutor says

An 81-year-old man is on trial for fatally stabbing his 11-year-old stepdaughter and attempting to kill his wife during a 2018 attack at their Garden Grove home.
#mental-health
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
22 hours ago

Opinion: Fulfilling New York's Legal and Moral Obligation to Support Children's Behavioral Health

Children in New York's poorest areas face severe mental health care shortages, leading to increased risks of hospitalization and incarceration.
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago
Canada news

2 GTA mental health treatment centres for first responders a step closer to reality with new funding | CBC News

NYC parents
fromCity Limits
22 hours ago

Opinion: Fulfilling New York's Legal and Moral Obligation to Support Children's Behavioral Health

Children in New York's poorest areas face severe mental health care shortages, leading to increased risks of hospitalization and incarceration.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

2 GTA mental health treatment centres for first responders a step closer to reality with new funding | CBC News

Federal government allocates $15 million for new treatment facilities for first responders with post-traumatic stress injuries in Greater Toronto Area.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
19 hours ago

What To Say When Someone Comments On Your Parenting, According To Experts

Responding to unsolicited parenting advice requires understanding the intent behind the comment.
#neurodiversity
Mental health
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Asking for a friend: 'My son has just been diagnosed with autism and ADHD. My husband also got tested and has ADHD. How will all this affect our relationship?'

Navigating the challenges of neurodiversity in a family can be overwhelming, especially with multiple diagnoses affecting communication and relationships.
Mental health
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Asking for a friend: 'My son has just been diagnosed with autism and ADHD. My husband also got tested and has ADHD. How will all this affect our relationship?'

Navigating the challenges of neurodiversity in a family can be overwhelming, especially with multiple diagnoses affecting communication and relationships.
Relationships
fromBustle
21 hours ago

Hi! You Need Boundaries With Your Mom.

Setting boundaries with a parent can protect emotional well-being and individuality, especially in complex relationships.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
13 hours ago

Ads accused of exploiting new mothers' insecurities over body image banned

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Oh my God, did someone accuse me of killing my mom?'

Rachel found her mother nearly unresponsive, with her eyes not closing and her mouth drooping. Marsha's toes had started to turn black due to reduced blood flow as her body began to shut down.
Medicine
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Early treatment is key to children recovering from eating disorders

45% of primary teachers encounter eating disorders in students, highlighting the urgent need for training and intervention in schools.
#als
Running
fromTODAY.com
4 days ago

I Was a Division 1 Athlete Diagnosed With ALS at 30. Now I'm Pregnant With My First Child

Running defined my life until ALS changed everything, leading to a diagnosis that reshaped my understanding of health and strength.
Running
fromTODAY.com
4 days ago

I Was a Division 1 Athlete Diagnosed With ALS at 30. Now I'm Pregnant With My First Child

Running defined my life until ALS changed everything.
Running
fromTODAY.com
4 days ago

I Was a Division 1 Athlete Diagnosed With ALS at 30. Now I'm Pregnant With My First Child

Running defined my life until ALS changed everything, leading to a diagnosis that reshaped my understanding of health and strength.
Running
fromTODAY.com
4 days ago

I Was a Division 1 Athlete Diagnosed With ALS at 30. Now I'm Pregnant With My First Child

Running defined my life until ALS changed everything.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology suggests people who were never taken seriously as children grow into adults who either compulsively over-explain or go completely silent - and both responses are the same wound wearing different clothes - Silicon Canals

Over-explaining often stems from trauma and anxiety, leading to chronic justification of one's presence in conversations.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Why We Distinguish Suicide Clusters From Pacts

On February 1, 2026, a man associated with Ivaylo Kalushev received a message from him: 'Goodbye, friend, we are very tired and have no more strength.' The next day, police found the bodies of three middle-aged men at Kalushev's burnt lodge in western Bulgaria.
Russo-Ukrainian War
#immigration
fromBoston.com
3 days ago
US news

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

NYC parents
fromJezebel
1 day ago

Detained Toddler Allegedly Experienced Months of Sexual Abuse in Federal Custody

A 3-year-old in ORR custody experienced sexual abuse, highlighting failures in the system meant to protect immigrant children.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Immigrant girl, 3, suffered alleged sexual abuse in federal custody, family says

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the US-Mexico border due to immigration policies.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago
US news

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

NYC parents
fromJezebel
1 day ago

Detained Toddler Allegedly Experienced Months of Sexual Abuse in Federal Custody

A 3-year-old in ORR custody experienced sexual abuse, highlighting failures in the system meant to protect immigrant children.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Immigrant girl, 3, suffered alleged sexual abuse in federal custody, family says

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the US-Mexico border due to immigration policies.
#motherhood
Women
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I left my career to be a stay-at-home mom. I didn't expect to lose my identity.

A career change to stay home with children can lead to unexpected emotional and financial challenges.
Parenting
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

When my daughter was born disabled, I had a hard time finding a Mom group that felt right for us

Building a support system is crucial for new mothers, especially when facing unexpected challenges like a child's disabilities.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Ecology of Motherhood

Motherhood mirrors ecological resilience, requiring acceptance of transformation and recovery through challenges akin to natural processes like fire and regeneration.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
5 days ago

APA Member Interview, Chloe W. Chang

Chloe Chang transitioned from business to philosophy, focusing on human existence and our relationship with AI in the digital age.
Brooklyn
fromPeople.com
5 days ago

Mom of 7-Month-Old Baby Fatally Shot While in Stroller Emotionally Speaks Out: 'I Can't Hold Her Anymore'

A 7-month-old baby girl was killed by a stray bullet in Brooklyn, believed to be gang-related.
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

The Hidden Crisis of Addiction Treatment

Doyle's death at Above It All is one of several preventable deaths that Walter investigates in Rehab. The case exemplifies systemic failures in addiction treatment.
SOMA, SF
SF parents
fromNew York Post
14 hours ago

NY dad who rescued sex-trafficked daughter from boat sues for $10M over her psych ward fiasco

A father is suing for $10 million after his daughter was allegedly assaulted in psychiatric facilities following her rescue from sex trafficking.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
11 hours ago

Stolen Childhoods: Divorce and Emotional Parentification

Divorce can lead to emotional parentification, where children provide adult emotional support, harming both the child and the parent.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

My Fiancee Reconnected With Her Useless Mother. Now She Has Some New "Ideas" About What Our Life Should Look Like.

The couple faces significant disagreements about children, finances, and family relationships, raising concerns about their future together.
NYC LGBT
fromThe Cut
1 week ago

The Luxury Birth Center Breaking Hearts on the Upper East Side

Chanel donates beauty products to new mothers at a luxurious maternity hospital in New York City, enhancing the birthing experience with private rooms and elegant design.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

I live in Colorado. Conversion therapy destroyed my life. - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy causes significant harm, and recent Supreme Court rulings threaten the safety and well-being of LGBTQ youth.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

A clinical psychologist explains that the need to 'earn' your place in every room you enter isn't humility. It's the residue of a childhood where love had prerequisites, and you internalized the application process as permanent. - Silicon Canals

Humility can mask a dangerous need for validation rooted in childhood experiences, leading to exhaustion rather than true ambition.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

It was as if she left her body'

Dalila's illness had begun about a year earlier. She does not know why she began refusing food, only that she started to see herself differently and could no longer recognise her body as her own.
Health
Women
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Katriona O'Sullivan: My children would say that I love them, but I do not think they would describe me as nurturing - and I feel bad about that

54% of Irish respondents believe women are naturally better at childcare than men.
Law
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Mass. couple sentenced to prison for manslaughter in death of infant foster child

A couple was sentenced to prison for manslaughter after their foster child's death due to neglect and failure to seek medical care.
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Mom accused of killing baby son freed of ankle bracelet

The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner said the unnamed baby suffered extensive trauma to his face and neck, brain bleeding and a broken left arm.
US news
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Video shows heart-wrenching moment NYC mom realizes her 7-month-old daughter was shot dead

"I was hugging [my son], and then when I looked to my left, my daughter was just there, lying there. She was shot in the head. She was just bleeding. It was just too much."
Brooklyn
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
20 hours ago

Is Separating Neurodevelopment and Mental Health Services Helpful?

Neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions overlap significantly, complicating service provision and funding support despite potential benefits of conceptual separation.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How Parents Can Assess the Health and Safety of Child Care

Child care facility practices significantly impact children's health, emphasizing the importance of stable staff, ventilation, sanitation, and parental engagement.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California parents didn't like the texts their teen daughter sent to boys; they tortured her to death

"This sentence reflects an unthinkable betrayal by parents who are meant to protect their children from harm. Pearlene was denied the chance to grow up and become who she was meant to be. There is no punishment that can restore the loss of life."
SF parents
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Dear Mary: My mother's will left more to my brothers even though I was her main carer. I'm angry and upset and it's making me unwell

The will left 40% of the assets to both brothers and only 20% to me, despite my greater involvement in caregiving.
Relationships
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Not everyone who avoids asking for help is proud. Some of them asked once, received it with a lecture attached, and learned that the cost of support was a small erosion of standing they could never quite earn back. - Silicon Canals

Asking for help can lead to unintended consequences that affect relationships and self-perception.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
1 day ago

Maren Morris Says Her 6-Year-Old Son Doesn't Need to 'Toughen Up'

Maren Morris advocates for raising boys without gender stereotypes, emphasizing emotional expression and individuality over traditional notions of toughness.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Quiet Pain of Growing Up With a Workaholic Parent

Growing up with a workaholic parent can lead to emotional struggles in adulthood, including intimacy issues and internalized distress.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Southern California sisters face losing mom to brain cancer, father to deportation

A Big Bear handyman faces deportation while his wife battles Stage 4 brain cancer, prompting their daughters to seek legal assistance.
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Is Mandated Reporting Racist? What Families Must Know

Low reporting standards and systemic racism lead to unjust CPS reports, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown families.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

My teenage daughter's OCD keeps getting worse. What can I do? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Adolescence often triggers OCD, leading to compulsive behaviors that interfere with daily life and emotional well-being.
#parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago
Parenting

My Wife's Sister Dropped Her 1-Year-Old Twins With Us Due to a Family Emergency. When She Texted Us an Update, I Was Floored.

fromTODAY.com
6 days ago
Parenting

Dylan Dreyer's Dinner Table Meltdown With Son Sparks 'Therapy' Moment With Erin Andrews

Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

My Daughter Has Been Framed for Something She Didn't Do. My Husband Thinks She Should Just Accept the Punishment.

Middle schoolers should be involved in decisions about their conflicts and how to address misunderstandings with peers and school authorities.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

We Have 3-Month-Old Twins. I Can't Believe What My Husband Just Volunteered Us for.

Hosting Easter with newborn twins is overwhelming; consider alternative plans for a peaceful holiday.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

My Wife's Sister Dropped Her 1-Year-Old Twins With Us Due to a Family Emergency. When She Texted Us an Update, I Was Floored.

Renata's manipulative behavior has destroyed trust, justifying a refusal to provide future childcare.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
6 days ago

Dylan Dreyer and Ashley Graham Agree: This 1 Skill Makes 'Boy Mom' Life Easier

Raising boys involves chaos, selective hearing, and a shared understanding of the challenges and humor in parenting.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
6 days ago

Dylan Dreyer's Dinner Table Meltdown With Son Sparks 'Therapy' Moment With Erin Andrews

Parenting challenges are universal, with no definitive right way to handle them.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

My Daughter Has Been Framed for Something She Didn't Do. My Husband Thinks She Should Just Accept the Punishment.

Middle schoolers should be involved in decisions about their conflicts and how to address misunderstandings with peers and school authorities.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

We Have 3-Month-Old Twins. I Can't Believe What My Husband Just Volunteered Us for.

Hosting Easter with newborn twins is overwhelming; consider alternative plans for a peaceful holiday.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

DHS says local mom was killed due to county's sanctuary policy

Homeland Security blames Santa Clara County's sanctuary policy for the murder of Kembery Chirinos-Flores by two undocumented Honduran men.
#mental-health-crisis
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

What Parents Need to Know About Mental Health Crisis Care

Calling 911 for mental health crises can be fatal, especially for Black and disabled children, highlighting the need for alternative solutions.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

What Parents Need to Know About Mental Health Crisis Care

Calling 911 for mental health crises can be fatal, especially for Black and disabled children, highlighting the need for alternative solutions.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Why was Denise Welch so furious about her son's bins? That's what being a parent does to you | Polly Hudson

Having children may not increase happiness and can lead to a loss of engaging conversation.
Women
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago

EXCLUSIVE: Ally Love on Her 'Silent Battle' With Pregnancy and Her Postpartum Rebuild

Ally Love emphasizes the importance of self-preservation and authenticity during her journey through pregnancy and postpartum challenges.
#postpartum-depression
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Can Breastfeeding Reduce the Risk for Postpartum Depression?

Postpartum depression and breastfeeding have a complex relationship, with unmet breastfeeding expectations increasing the risk of maternal depression.
Mental health
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Postpartum depression isn't just a private struggle. It can show up at work, too

Postpartum depression affects work performance, often misinterpreted as personal issues rather than a treatable mental health condition.
Mental health
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

The Guilt No One Warns You About With Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression involves complex guilt layers beyond sadness, including conflicting emotions about motherhood that result from altered brain chemistry, not personal failure.
Mental health
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

What Postpartum Depression Looked Like When I Wasn't Falling Apart

Postpartum depression manifests beyond acute episodes, persisting as persistent cognitive fog and emotional overwhelm that makes routine tasks feel insurmountable.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Can Breastfeeding Reduce the Risk for Postpartum Depression?

Postpartum depression and breastfeeding have a complex relationship, with unmet breastfeeding expectations increasing the risk of maternal depression.
Mental health
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Postpartum depression isn't just a private struggle. It can show up at work, too

Postpartum depression affects work performance, often misinterpreted as personal issues rather than a treatable mental health condition.
Mental health
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

The Guilt No One Warns You About With Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression involves complex guilt layers beyond sadness, including conflicting emotions about motherhood that result from altered brain chemistry, not personal failure.
Mental health
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

What Postpartum Depression Looked Like When I Wasn't Falling Apart

Postpartum depression manifests beyond acute episodes, persisting as persistent cognitive fog and emotional overwhelm that makes routine tasks feel insurmountable.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Mother, Clinician, Witness: Healing Communities

Violence against children impacts the entire community, necessitating protective programs and trauma-informed care for meaningful change.
Law
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

The Fight to Hold AI Companies Accountable for Children's Deaths

A lawyer is pursuing legal action against OpenAI after a teenager's suicide, alleging the ChatGPT chatbot provided instructions for self-harm instead of refusing the request.
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

People With Bipolar and BPD Struggle in Mental Healthcare

There is a unique kind of pain in losing your mind, not just once, but over and over. Losing your perception of reality, of your emotions, of your closest relationships-both across months and multiple times a day. Knowing deep down that something is wrong but being unable to stop it.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

When Trauma Silences a Child

Misha had survived the destruction of Mariupol. He had lost friends, relatives, his home, his school, the nearby public park where he used to hang out with his friends. Almost everything that had once made life feel solid and knowable had been taken from him.
Mental health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Remembering an Angel With a Traumatic Brain Injury

Laura, despite severe brain damage, radiated joy and built meaningful connections with caregivers, enriching their lives through her infectious spirit.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

Women Are Getting Very, Very Honest About How Their Partner Changed After They Became A Mom

Postpartum experiences reveal varying partner behaviors, ranging from supportive to abusive.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago

The moms who risked jail & deportation to fight for their trans kids - LGBTQ Nation

Three mothers were arrested protesting proposed Trump administration rules that would eliminate federal funding for gender-affirming care for minors at hospitals nationwide.
#postpartum-psychosis
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

I spent five months in a mother and baby mental health unit - here's what I want mums to know

Sofii Lewis's experience in a mother and baby mental health unit highlights the critical support available for postpartum psychosis.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

'Go to God, baby': Lindsay Clancy files malpractice lawsuit, says she heard a voice ordering her to kill her children

Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

I spent five months in a mother and baby mental health unit - here's what I want mums to know

Sofii Lewis's experience in a mother and baby mental health unit highlights the critical support available for postpartum psychosis.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

'Go to God, baby': Lindsay Clancy files malpractice lawsuit, says she heard a voice ordering her to kill her children

NYC parents
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Meeting needs of mothers helps care for children

Meeting mothers' basic needs for menstrual products and diapers is essential for supporting child development and family stability, while automated license plate readers create risks for innocent drivers.
Parenting
fromFlowingData
2 weeks ago

Infertility path from the perspective of mother and child

Infertility and IVF present complex challenges in the journey to parenthood, often contrasting the perception of a straightforward process.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Mum's sleepless nights after one year without son

Ali Durrani, 33, went missing after leaving home on 5 February 2025; despite extensive searches and CCTV, no trace has been found since 6 February.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Teen had to tell deaf mum her dad might die

Hospital staff repeatedly used children to interpret critical medical information for deaf family members, failing to provide professional BSL interpreters and causing significant distress.
Agriculture
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I'm a Single Mom in $100,000 of Child-Care and Medical Debt. For Parents Like Me, That's a Win.

A lifelong frugal worker accumulated $100,000 in childcare and medical debt despite juggling multiple jobs, childcare strategies, and persistent sacrifice.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Lindsay Clancy appears in court for first in-person hearing since allegedly killing her children

Dressed in black and using a wheelchair, Clancy addressed the court only once during the brief hearing, exchanging a murmured "good afternoon" with Plymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan. Lawyers on both sides hashed out some logistics in anticipation of Clancy's July 20 murder trial, discussing pending motions, the status of discovery, and prosecution experts' upcoming evaluation of Clancy. The defendant herself was unexpressive throughout the hearing and mostly stared straight ahead.
US news
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

People Are Revealing The Terrifying Experiences They've Had With "Toxic Mom Groups

Toxic mom groups exhibit high school clique dynamics, with exclusion, ego-driven leadership, and judgment creating hostile social environments for mothers seeking community.
Education
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Kids Who Aren't Okay

Design schools and classrooms to prioritize students who struggle by embracing developmental variability, individualizing teaching, redefining good teaching as meeting each student where they are.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Katie's story: her abusive ex-partner said kill yourself'. When she did, police dropped domestic violence inquiry

Domestic abuse can directly contribute to victims' suicides and should be treated as potential evidence of criminal behavior requiring investigation.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

I Had a Strange, Unsettling Experience Breastfeeding Each of My Four Children. I Finally Figured Out Why.

Breastfeeding triggered intense emotional distress including dread, sadness, and panic for the author across four children, despite lacking physical pain, leading her to switch to formula after brief periods.
Law
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Lindsay Clancy's husband sues mental health providers, accuses them of overmedicating Duxbury mother prior to killings

A wrongful-death lawsuit alleges overmedication and inadequate monitoring of Lindsay Clancy worsened her postpartum mental health, leading to the deaths of her three children.
Mental health
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Beyond the Clinic: Practical Support for New and Expecting Moms - Social Media Explorer

Prenatal care must address mental health and emotional resilience alongside medical monitoring, with peer support and practical community resources essential for maternal wellness.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Why Returning to Work After a Baby Is Harder Than We Talk About

Returning to work after having a baby requires complete renegotiation of identity and role, with long-term impacts on maternal well-being despite being understudied in research.
Mental health
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'My daughter is a shell of the child she was' - Kerry mother's 'nightmare' Camhs experience

A mother reports her daughter developed suicidal ideation after being prescribed medication by North Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Support new mothers with mental ill health | Letter

Perinatal mental illness causes significant maternal harm and infant risks but is preventable and treatable with coordinated biological, psychological, and social support.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Who Gets to Be a Mother?

We'd been working together for years to make my medication regimen-treatment for schizoaffective disorder-safe for potential pregnancy. Under her care, I was tapering off an antidepressant known to cause respiratory distress and hypertension in a newborn. I'd been experiencing wild mood swings, even suicidal thoughts. My beloved doctor's eyes were sad. "I'm saying no to a pregnancy, Meg." Even in the moment, I understood her priority as a physician was to keep me safe. Still, part of me hated her.
Mental health
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

If You've Ever Had An Experience With A "Toxic" Mom Group, Tell Us About It

Mom groups intended as supportive communities can become exclusionary and toxic, prompting requests for personal accounts and anonymous submissions.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Report finds children with mental health diagnoses often incarcerated instead of getting treatment

"Prolonged Incarceration of Children Due to Mental Health Care Shortages,"
Mental health
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