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Nurturing Mental Health in Pregnancy: How therapy can help
Very few people come to me for help with their mental health during pregnancy. Despite the fact, I am a pregnancy specialist, run a busy...
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Sep 20, 20247 min read
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Beyond mental health workshops: Changing culture around mental health
Ever wondered why your mental health workshops don't seem to make much difference? I commonly hear from HR directors that their expensive...
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May 31, 20246 min read
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What NOT to say to a colleague struggling with perinatal mental health: Advice for managers and friends
In my role as Clinical Lead for Know Your Mind I talk to a lot of HR directors about the struggle of trying to look after the mental...
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May 15, 20245 min read
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What is postnatal depression? Why mental health can dip in pregnancy and parenthood
Before we can think about what postnatal depression is or other perinatal mental health “conditions” or “illnesses” it is important to...
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Apr 12, 20246 min read
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What happens in Psychological Therapy?
What exactly is psychological therapy? Should I get EMDR, CBT, CFT, counselling? This post explains what to expect from therapy.
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Mar 4, 20246 min read
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Why trying to be happy harms perinatal mental health
“Enjoy your holiday, you deserve it” “I worked hard at the gym so I deserve a cake” “He got what he deserved in the end…” The movies tell...
rosie6513
Dec 2, 20194 min read
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Should I have therapy during my pregnancy?
Good question. This is something that comes up frequently when I am talking to people expecting babies. Often there has been something...
rosie6513
Jan 24, 20194 min read
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What is pre and postnatal anxiety? Understanding perinatal mental health
Most people know that we often feel anxious during pregnancy and after having a baby but very few people will tell you why this happens...
rosie6513
Aug 1, 20187 min read
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Why am I so full of shame? Shame and perinatal mental health
I feel compelled to write about shame both as a mum of three and a Clinical Psychologist because it is the thing that shocked me most about
rosie6513
Jul 3, 20186 min read
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