It's OK to not be OK right now

We're living in a world that's not what we're used to. As parents, our mental load — the daily stress of working and taking care of the kids, the worry about our parents' health, the questions about when life will ever get back to normal — gets heavier by the day. While this feels unavoidable at times (and that's normal), we want to make sure that you're still doing what you can to check in on you, no matter what phase of the parenting journey you're in. Whether you are expecting your first baby, have a newborn at home, or are running around with a toddler, the articles in Mental Health Check: How Are You, Really? can support you and your mental health. Jamie Webber Editorial Director, Healthline Parenthood Mental Health Check: How Are You, Really?   Navigating All the Wild Feelings That Come with Being a New Parent Knowing what to expect — and when to get help — can help smooth out the early days. READ ON An Open Letter to Parents Who Aren't OK Right Now We're living in uncertain times. Prioritizing your own mental health is key. READ ON 7 Tips for Coping with Anxiety During Pregnancy About 8 to 10 percent of pregnant women experience perinatal anxiety. Thankfully, there are ways to get a handle on it. READ ON 8 Tips to Help You Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Parents When you're feeling like you don't measure up, try these 8 tips to change your thinking. READ ON How Long Can Postpartum Depression Last — and Can You Shorten It? The facts about how long PPD lasts — and what you can do to feel better faster. READ ON I Lost My Wife to Postpartum Depression How do you help someone with postpartum depression? Here's what partners need to know. READ ON Follow Us View in browser Did a friend send you this email? Subscribe here. To see all newsletters, click here. Privacy Policy|Unsubscribe © 2020 Healthline Media 660 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107