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Postnatal anxiety and perinatal mental health problems refer to those experienced by mothers during or after pregnancy. According to the NHS, perinatal mental health problems affect up to 27% of new and expectant mums, making this a relatively common issue. Fortunately, there are resources available to help with pregnancy-related mental health issues, as well as many things that you can do at home to help yourself. ...

Hoping to boost your mood this winter to combat seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? Here are seven habits to take up to help boost your mental health....

Mental health advice can be invaluable. Here, six people describe the best real-world advice that they have ever received regarding mental health....

Regardless of gender, getting the right help for mental health issues can help you feel seen and supported. However, for men, seeking help – whether that’s from a partner, friend or medical professional – can be more difficult due to societal stigmas....

Read our 9 practical tips for making daily life easier and more manageable if you live with depression....

It is easy to dismiss serial procrastinators as lazy or disorganised, but there could be a more significant cause behind this habit that keeps people coming back to it again and again....

Goal setting may seem like an intimidating concept at first, but it can make a huge difference in the way we perceive our mental health journeys, and the steps that we need to make in order to improve our wellbeing. Find out why. ...

Friendships and mental health are carefully intertwined. From a young age, many of us begin to understand the value of friendship. In this article, we look at why friendships are so important for us, the side effects of loneliness, how to make friends as an adult, and the neurochemicals involved in forming relationships with others....

While feelings of loneliness are common in new parents, brushing them under the carpet can lead to poorer mental health. We explain why new parents may feel lonely, and what to do in order to combat loneliness. ...

Mindfulness can be practised in a variety of different ways, and what may work for one person might not work for another. If you are planning to improve your mindfulness, try some of our recommended exercises to see what works for you....