Parenting and mental health content

Family and parenting: statistics

Starting a family is a milestone in many people's lives. It can also be a stressful time and many parents experience mental ill health. Mental ill health of parents can have a negative impact on the development of their children. But this is not always the case.

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My different birth experiences

Since having different birth experiences, I can attest that I have experienced my fair share of the maternity system with both positive and negative experiences.

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New programme launched to support young mothers mental health

14th Feb 2022 / Families, children and young people

A new programme is launching in the Royal Borough of Greenwich to help young mothers build their self-confidence as parents and reduce the risks to their mental health.

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Connecting Creatively

This project is a partnership with Single Parents’ Wellbeing with the aim of enhancing the bond and relationship between parent and child/children.

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Becoming a parent is hard work

Many young mothers face additional challenges, on top of those that all parents may experience. For many young parents, coping with adversity was a part of life long before they became a parent.

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How does community support parents’ mental health?

Community plays an important role in protecting parents’ mental health. Read more about how community can support parents' mental health and our work with parents at greater risk of mental health problems.

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