9 ways to help combat pregnancy anxiety
So what exactly are the symptoms of anxiety in pregnancy? And how do you know when you need help.
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‘I was absolutely terrified of my daughter. I couldn’t pick her up’
To help spread awareness of perinatal depression and anxiety we have been publishing stories bravely written by women and men who have experienced PNDA. This is Kristal's story ...
‘I couldn’t sleep, I couldn’t eat and I just wanted to escape my mind’
To help spread awareness of perinatal depression and anxiety we have been publishing stories bravely written by women and men who have experienced PNDA. This is Tegan's story ...
‘I wish I knew’: kick-starting conversations about perinatal anxiety and depression
The theme of this year’s PANDA Week campaign is 'I wish I knew’, because many expecting and new mums and dads are surprised and shocked by how challenging becoming a parent can be.
5 tips to reduce your child’s exam anxiety
With the end of term just around the corner, our children are now busy preparing for their exams. Although the magnitude of exams vary from year to year, the pressure...
3 ways to help your teen overcome overwhelm
Overwhelm: the sense of being overcome, buried, inundated or strongly at the effect of an external force. For teens, the opportunities for feeling overwhelmed seem plentiful — from expectations at...
13 books to read to children who worry
There are many books for children that can help them deal with their worries and anxieties. Here are some of the best books you can read to a child who is anxious.
How to spot perinatal anxiety or depression in expecting and new dads
If you're the partner, friend or family member of an expecting or new dad, how can you recognise that they may have perinatal depression or anxiety. Here are the signs to look out for ...
Perinatal depression and anxiety in men – symptoms and treatment
What are the symptoms of antenatal and postnatal depression in men? Where can fathers go for help and support when they're experiencing postnatal depression? And what are the treatment options available?
7 things new dads need to emotionally prepare for parenthood
Becoming a dad brings with it a range of changes to your physical and emotional health. Helen McAllister, St John of God National Director Raphael Services, shares her advice on the essentials all dads need to know to keep their emotional wellbeing in check.
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