Category: Mental Health

An apple a day keeps the doctor away! The health advice heard around the world. Many people hear common tips for maintaining good physical health but what about mental health? This month began with World Teen Mental Wellness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues among teens. According to the American

Stressed much?  Noticed an increase in your anxiety level?  You’re not alone!  The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, both real and potential, have the ability to cause increased stress and anxiety in many of us.  Below are some tips to help manage your anxiety during these unpredictable times. Breathing Breathe in for a count of

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay and while you may think that it does or does not apply to you, today is for everyone! Today is a day for global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma. There is a time in everyone’s life when things are not perfect, the grass seems greener on the other

Delivery of your newborn is one of the greatest events in your life, bringing on a flood of emotions. These emotions can be sadness or anger and you may not know if it’s normal to feel that way. Do you feel sad when you should be happy that you just had a baby? Do you

What do you think of when you hear the words “self-care?”  Self-care by definition is “care of the self without medical or other professional consultation.”  Here at Southdale ObGyn, we encourage our patients to practice self-care.  It is important for women of all ages to address self-care now because learning to really care for yourself