Women, Motherhood and Mental Health

Have you heard the phrase "emotional labor"? Have you ever wondered why women seem to feel like they carry more of this? In this episode, we will take a look at the mental health of women and how they are affected differently than men. We'll also look at post partum disorders, the signs that you may need some extra support and where to turn for help. If you have any feedback, questions or comments, please reach out to us at [email protected] Research used in the show: Maternal depression and child development ,A-C Bernard-Bonnin, Canadian Paediatric Society, Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Committee. Paediatrics & Child Health, Volume 9, Issue 8, October 2004, Pages 575–583, https://doi.org/10.1093/pch/9.8.575 (Published: 01 October 2004) A Comprehensive Review of Motherhood and Mental Health. National Institutes of Health (NIH) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10613459/ Reich-Stiebert N, Froehlich L, Voltmer JB. Gendered Mental Labor: A Systematic Literature Review on the Cognitive Dimension of Unpaid Work Within the Household and Childcare. Sex Roles. 2023;88(11-12):475-494. doi: 10.1007/s11199-023-01362-0. Epub 2023 Apr 29. PMID: 37283733; PMCID: PMC10148620. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10148620/#Abs1title