Wellbeing blog

Half of new mums have intrusive thoughts after their child is born, and sometimes, this can be a sign of postnatal anxiety, depression or OCD.

It’s not unusual to be anxious about your child’s well-being and to want to be in control of their care. However, when you won’t let anyone else help or contribute, this can be a problem.

Did you know menopause affects 51% of the population? We discuss menopause and links to mental health ahead of World Menopause Day - hosted by the International Menopause Society - taking place on the 18th October.

Parenting is stressful at the best of times, but the summer holidays can be especially challenging. Here are some tips for how to cope with stress and burnout as a parent.

The summer holidays are here, and for many of us, that means a chance to enjoy some time with our kids. But, when you experience health anxiety over your child’s wellbeing, it’s not always that simple.

Going through a miscarriage or stillbirth can be an extremely difficult time for both partners, so taking care of your mental health is especially important.

If a mental health issue is left unmanaged, it's likely the problem will get worse. Recognising a mental health condition early on means you can put steps in place before it impacts your quality of life.

If you’re struggling with adjusting to life as a new parent, then you’re not alone. Here are some of the challenges that you may experience in the early stages of parenthood and ways to manage if you're struggling.

According to a survey, 40% of parents and carers feel stress, anxiety or dread when thinking about the school summer holidays. These tips might help make the last few weeks of the break easier and more fun for all.

It's normal to have the ‘baby blues’ for a couple of weeks after the birth of your baby. If the symptoms persist or get worse, however, you could be experiencing postnatal depression.

Mother’s Day can be a joyful occasion, but for some of us it tends to be more poignant, stressful or sad. So how can you get through the day? First of all, don’t let your emotions take you by surprise.

Feelings of uncertainty, separation anxiety and guilt are all normal when you're returning to work after parental leave. Here are some steps you can take to prepare for and manage the change