Does my mental health affect my kids?
Previous research has found children whose mothers have depression are three to four times more likely to develop depression than children whose mothers are not depressed. Less research, however, has explored the relationship between the father’s mental health and their children’s. “There is a gap in the literature,” says Senior author and head of the Curtin […]
Best Parenting apps
Argyll Mediation has found the best parenting apps for separated co-parents who want to communicate effectively and safely. Some are free and some have a subscription fee. In no particular order, and with the blurb from their websites copied, this list may help you choose which app is best for you: – 2 Homes “2homes […]
My partner has mental illness. Will we divorce?
Research has found that the risk of divorce was significantly higher in couples with one mentally distressed partner than in couples with no mental distress in all analyses. The association between mental distress and divorce is well established in the literature. Explanations are commonly classified within two different frameworks; social selection (mentally distressed people are […]
I want to tell you about my new dad stress
Becoming a dad doesn’t happen overnight and doesn’t happen without its challenges. Some dads have more difficulties than others as they make the transition to parenthood. Many dads struggle and feel very overwhelmed, and about 10% become depressed. Dads have spoken to us about the mix of feelings they have had as they plan for […]
Mediator near me – client feedback
Don’t just take my word for it, read what a current client has to say about Tess: “Gidday Tess, your all over it, thanks for your quick response, I’ll write down some ideas, see what you think, is it ok to call [days and times], what ever suits you, so good to have you helping […]
