parenthood & Mental Health self-help
Parenthood can be challenging and bring difficulties such as stress, anxiety, low mood or depression. You may experience sleep difficulties, relationship difficulties or find bonding with your baby or looking after your own needs challenging. Our experienced clinicians have prepared the resources below - to help you work towards a better you for a brighter tomorrow.
If you have a G.P in South Glasgow why not book onto our 'Parenthood & Mental Health' virtual course? These groups offer you: a warm welcome; space to listen and learn; a chance to connect with others and the opportunity to share experiences.
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TIPS
A regular bedtime routine will help you wind down and prepare for bed. Few people manage to stick to strict bedtime routines. Take a brief moment to read our tip card on how to improve sleep.
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info sheet
Read our information guide on parenthood and how it can impact your thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
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aUDIO
Listen to our information guide on parenthood and how it can impact your thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
LEARN MORE
Your mental health influences how you think, feel, and behave in daily life. Research shows that learning new skills can also improve your mental wellbeing. See for yourself, use the following resources to learn more about your mental health, it could be the best decision you've ever made.
Useful Links
Heads Up was developed by colleagues in mental health and includes information about services across NHSGGC. It also provides information about common mental health conditions, what the experience may feel like and about ways to cope.
Provided by the NHS MoodZone offers information on stress, anxiety and depression through: tips and advice to boost mental health, self-help treatments, audio guides and a mood self-assessment questionnaire that helps to pin point the available resources best for you.
