Maternal Mental Health
The Connection Between Mental Health and Physical Wellness: Marietta Experts Explain
Mental health doesn’t exist in isolation—your emotional state directly affects your physical well-being, and vice versa. When stress, anxiety, or depression go untreated, they can contribute to fatigue, headaches, digestive problems, and even chronic illness. At Marietta West Cobb Counseling Center, our therapists focus on holistic care that supports both your mind and body. How…
Read MoreHelp for New Mothers from Veteran Moms
I recently held some discussions with mothers who struggled with their mental health after giving birth. The common thread among them was the struggle with anxiety and depression. Whether it was during pregnancy or postpartum, the emotional toll was the same. So I asked the question: What advice would you offer as help for new…
Read MoreDo I have Postpartum Depression?
Are you a new mother who is feeling sad and distressed? Are you worrying if it’s “normal” to feel this way? Here are some questions to determine if you are experiencing baby blues or Postpartum Depression: Common Characteristics of Postpartum Depression and the Baby Blues Are you currently pregnant or have given birth recently? Have…
Read MoreWhen It’s More than the Baby Blues – Post Partum Depression and Other Perinatal Mood Disorders
We imagine what it will be like when our children are born – that cute, cooing baby, happily sleeping in your arms as you and your partner smile on; how fun it will be to play with and love on this little miracle. No one tells you that it can also be one of the…
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