Tag: perinatal mental health
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Coping with abortion and climate anxiety: healing and coming to terms
Understanding the overlap of abortion, grief, and climate anxiety Many people experience a complex mix of emotions after an abortion, including relief, guilt, grief, or a sense of loss about what might have been. When climate anxiety is part of the context—fears about the future, environmental distress, and the weight of global uncertainty—the emotional landscape…
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Coming to Terms with an Abortion Triggered by Climate Anxiety: A Compassionate Path Forward
Understanding the unique pain you’re carrying Choosing abortion, especially when it’s tied to climate anxiety, can bring complex emotions that mix relief with grief, guilt, or fear about the future. You’re not alone in this experience, and recognizing the layering of feelings is a crucial first step. Your story involves a mix of personal timing,…
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From Loss to Light: Rebuilding Joy After Infant Death and Hospital Neglect
Moving Through Grief After Infant Loss The loss of a baby leaves a hole that reshapes every day. For families facing such tragedy, grief isn’t a single moment but a long, winding process with many chapters. In the wake of Finny’s death, parents may feel overwhelmed, isolated, and unsure where to turn. Acknowledging that grief…
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Antidepressants in Pregnancy: FDA Panel Debate vs. Doctors’ Lifeline
FDA Panel Raises Questions About Antidepressants in Pregnancy In recent sessions, a panel of federal and medical experts scrutinized the use of antidepressants by pregnant individuals. The discussion centered on balancing potential risks to developing fetuses with the clear benefits these medications can offer to mothers suffering from depression and anxiety during pregnancy. While some…
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Sex- and gender-responsive management of anxiety disorders: pathways for Australia
Introduction: The need for sex- and gender-responsive anxiety care Anxiety disorders are the most common class of mental health conditions in Australia, affecting roughly 17% of people annually. This article examines how sex (biological factors) and gender (sociocultural influences) shape both the risk and the management of anxiety disorders, and it outlines future pathways for…