mental health

Breastfeeding is associated with improved maternal mental health

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Breastfeeding is associated with improved maternal mental health

Scientists from the University of Massachusetts, USA, have recently found that breastfeeding is associated with improved maternal mental health overall. However, difficulties experienced during breastfeeding, or a mismatch between feeding expectation and reality, can negatively impact the mental health outcomes of mothers. The review has recently been published in the Journal of Women’s Health. Background … Read more

Analyzing the stigma surrounding mental health

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Analyzing the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health

In recent years, there has been an increased awareness of what mental health is and how it can be addressed in order to reduce its stigmatization. These strategies will be vital to tackling mental health going forward, improving the rates at which people seek out help, and increasing treatment. Here, we discuss the roots of mental … Read more