What are the early warning signs of possible mental health issues? Not sure if you or someone you know is living with mental health problems? Experiencing one or more of the following feelings or behaviors can be anearly warning sign of a problem (From MentalHealth.gov): Eating or sleeping ...
Focuses on issues of mental health in pregnancy. Maternal role; Necessary transitions; Mourning losses.Solchany, JoAnneSolchany J. Issues of mental health in pregnancy. Int J Childbirth Educ. 2003; 18(1): 12-6.Solchany, J. (2003) Issues of mental health in pregnancy. International Journal ...
What are some mental health symptoms that women might experience during pregnancy? It’s normal to experience ups and downs while pregnant. However, some symptoms may be an indication of mental health issues that may need to be addressed if they persist. The most common of these include sleep...
ML: As an OB-GYN who’s fluent in multiple languages, and advocating for mental health through ASHA International, what challenges do you see to a woman’s mental health while she’s pregnant? SK: I see lots of mental health issues affecting women. Being able to speak multiple language...
Positive mental health is an essential component of overall health and well-being. However, research in this area has been relatively neglected. This study used a longitudinal dataset to investigate the impact of maternal positive emotions during pregnan
HG affects around 15,000 pregnancies every year. Suicide and HG were recently linked in the tragic case of Polly Ross, a mother who committed suicide in 2015. The 32-year-old mother had been turned away from specialist mother and baby services and HG had compounded hermental healthissues, ...
Maternal thyroid problems during pregnancy have been linked to neurocognitive impairments in children. While studies suggest that disorders of maternal thyroid function during pregnancy are associated with symptoms of mental health problems in children, little is known about the risk of clinically significan...
Preterm birth can lead to a range of health issues for the baby, requiring specialized medical attention and neonatal care. Placenta issues Maternal age may contribute to problems with the placenta, which can impact fetal growth and development. Regular monitoring and medical guidance are essential...
At the beginning of this year, the publication of 'No health without mental health' committed us all to reducing mental health problems for those with long-term conditions (Department of Health (DH), 2011). Despite some excellent work, more needs to be done to support this strategy. As a...
You can prioritize your health by making sure this decision is yours. Other Risk Factors Another thing to look out for when you’re considering abortion is any risk factors that would make you susceptible to mental health issues. Some of these pre-existing factors that can contribute to an ...