By our Student Intern, YuviA mother’s love is an unconditional beauty that is often hard to express. It is often the case that our mother’s efforts are carried out behind closed doors, and may go unnoticed, which ironically (and unfortunately) reminds us of maternal mental health. A struggle that so often goes unnoticed. This Mother’s Day, Harbour Therapy Clinic wishes to increase awareness of the importance of maternal mental health by integrating the theme of mental health into gift ideas that aren’t subject to holidays, but instead, any time of the year.
Mental health problems are becoming increasingly common, particularly in mothers. Worldwide, over 10% of pregnant women and 13% of new mothers experience mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. As motherhood is a full-time job, symptoms of mental health issues are commonly undiagnosed, or swept under the rug. We encourage mums, daughters and friends to keep an eye out for symptoms of depression and anxiety that may be prevalent, including:
*Statistics provided from the World Health Organisation 2019.
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