This annual campaign is prominent in the USA but less so here. We, in the UK, have Mental Health Awareness Week, beginning on 13th May 2024. There is emphasis on mental health and well-being, breaking stigma, promote understanding and encourage good mental health as a priority. First, remember that mental health is just as important as […]
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The arrival of a baby is often celebrated as a joyous occasion. But for some new parents, this time can be overshadowed by feelings of sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion. Perinatal depression encompasses both prenatal depression (during pregnancy) and postpartum depression (after childbirth). While it is a common condition affecting up to 20% of pregnant
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Today is World Health Day. It is observed annually on April 7th a global health awareness day celebrated under the auspices of the World Health Organization (WHO). The World Health Organization established World Health Day in 1948 to coincide with its founding. Each year, a new theme is chosen to highlight a pressing global health
