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Self Care & Mental Health

Articles and guides from the self care & mental health desk, written and edited by women who've been there. 43 pieces published, more on the way.

43 articles in this department

A busy mom works at a laptop while her two kids eat breakfast, the daily juggle the best gifts for busy moms help ease.
Self Care & Mental Health

Best Gifts for Busy Moms: What to Give the Mom With No Time

US mothers spend 11.8 hours a week on hands-on child care, up 40% since 1985. The best gifts for busy moms give her time back, not more stuff to manage.

December 9, 20257 min read, SubhaRead more
A woman in glasses holds a warm mug and gazes thoughtfully out a window, reflecting the quiet weight of depression at home.
Self Care & Mental Health

Stay-at-Home Mom Depression: Signs, Causes, and How to Cope

A 2012 Gallup poll found 28% of stay-at-home moms reported depression, versus 17% of working moms. Here are the real signs, causes, and how to start coping.

December 8, 20259 min read, SubhaRead more
A weary mother lies on the sofa after housework, a cleaning cloth slipping from her hand.
Self Care & Mental Health

Stay at Home Mom Burnout: Signs and 7 Ways to Overcome It

Burnout affects about 1 in 11 US parents, and stay-at-home moms report depression at 28% vs 17% of working moms. Spot the signs and 7 ways to recover.

December 5, 202510 min read, SubhaRead more
A tired mom leans on her hand at her laptop as her kids play behind her, the daily overwhelm behind mom burnout.
Self Care & Mental Health

Therapy for Overwhelmed Moms: Stress & Burnout Relief Solutions

Mom burnout is a real syndrome, not a bad week. 48% of parents call daily stress overwhelming. See which therapies for overwhelmed moms actually work.

December 4, 202510 min read, SubhaRead more
A neutral-toned gift hamper for a new mom with its contents laid out on a table, the kind of care package that says someone is thinking of her.
Self Care & Mental Health

Care Packages for New Moms: A Fourth-Trimester Guide

The best care packages for new moms center the mom, not the nursery. See what to pack for the 12-week fourth trimester, plus 5 ready-made box ideas by need.

October 29, 20259 min read, SubhaRead more
A woven self-care basket filled with a folded towel, handmade soap, and dried eucalyptus on a wooden table.
Self Care & Mental Health

Self Care Basket Ideas: A Complete List for Moms

Nearly half of parents call daily stress overwhelming. These self care basket ideas cover 5 needs, what to include, and how to build one for $40.

October 21, 20258 min read, SubhaRead more
A new mother holds her baby during a video appointment at home, the telehealth route that removes the childcare barrier to therapy.
Self Care & Mental Health

Therapist for New Moms: How to Find and Vet One

How to find a therapist for new moms: the PMH-C credential (8,179 hold it), where to search, 4 questions to ask, and costs from $250 a session down to free.

October 16, 202510 min read, SubhaRead more
A single mother pauses with a warm drink by a sunlit window, a calm moment while seeking counseling and support.
Self Care & Mental Health

Counseling for Single Mothers: Find Real Help

Single mothers face psychological distress at nearly 2x the rate of married moms. A research-backed guide to counseling, plus how to get it free or low-cost.

October 15, 20259 min read, SubhaRead more
A new mother cradles and kisses her newborn in the hospital, the early postpartum days when therapy and support matter most.
Self Care & Mental Health

Therapy for New Moms: What Actually Helps

Up to half of postpartum depression goes undiagnosed. A psychologist's guide to therapy for new moms: warning signs, the EPDS screen, and what treatment works.

October 14, 20258 min read, SubhaRead more
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