Tag Archives: depression

Help your teens eliminate stress

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Sarah Flynn RN

Have you heard the song Stressed Out by 21 Pilots? If not, take a listen. I changed the radio station for about a week before I listened, but when I did the lyrics hit me and immediately made me think … Continue reading →

Being a new parent can feel overwhelming

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Andrea Scott RN

There is nothing quite as life-changing as becoming a parent. As a childless person you may have imagined what it would be like to become a parent. Maybe you pictured yourself rocking a sweet, sleeping baby; having fun picking out … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Depression & Anxiety After Birth, Depression & Anxiety During Pregnancy, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Pregnancy | Tagged adjusting, anxiety, depression, father, Halton Perinatal Mood Disorder Coalition, mother, new parent, perinatal mood disorders, PMD, postpartum, PPD, pregnant, Services | 2 Comments

My son stresses over getting A’s at school…Should I be worried?

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

As I read last week’s blog Education week and Mental Health week: I see the connection, I feel Paula’s struggles with her young daughter and the stress she has about school. This reminds me of a documentary I recently watched … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween | Tagged anxiety, depression, grades, homework, kids, Mental Health, school, school health, self-esteem, straight As, stress, teens, transition | 8 Comments

Through the lens of depression: my marriage, pregnancy, and a high-needs baby

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Halton Guest Blogger

I was really excited for the birth of our second child. We had always planned on having more than one, and I was really looking forward to my two and a half year old becoming a big brother. My pregnancy … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Depression & Anxiety After Birth, Depression & Anxiety During Pregnancy, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Pregnancy | Tagged anger, depression, family, husband, marriage, Mental Health, partner, perinatal, PMD, postpartum, PPD, pregnancy, relationship | 7 Comments

My Unexpected Battle with Postpartum Depression

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

My pregnancy was amazing. Really amazing. Aside from the usual “morning sickness” during my first trimester, I actually couldn’t remember when I had felt better. I had lots of energy, my mood was exceptional, and I couldn’t wait to deliver … Continue reading →