Mental Health
Information, tips and advice for postnatal depression and mental health. Get support and expert advice in our Healthy Mummy mental health blog. Hear words of advice and healthy living inspiration from our Healthy Mummy community. Be inspired to get your mental health and happiness back on track today.
Survey uncovers the real struggles for working parents
The annual National Working Families Report surveyed more than 6,000 parents and carers in Australia, the results found that…
Are you an Emotional Eater? Psychologist explains how to have a healthy relationship with food
Don’t let emotional eating sabotage all your hard earned weight-loss efforts. One of the keys to losing weight successfully and having a healthy lifestyle is learning…
New postpartum depression drug overpriced for most women
Earlier this year the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first oral medication to treat postpartum depression (PND)…
R U OK? REALLY OK?!
R U OK Day is an annual day dedicated to remind people to ask family, friends and colleagues ‘R U OK?’ In our Healthy Mummy Community, we know all too well that mums can feel often feel overwhelmed but fail to really identify what’s wrong.
From severe anxiety to NO anxiety thanks to the Healthy Mummy
Healthy Mummy Josie, used to hide away and push her own family away as severe anxiety crept in and…
Endometriosis and how it can affect weight loss
Some women can suffer from a condition called endometriosis and it can most certainly affect your weight. This is what you need to know...
Mums share their inspirational stories of overcoming fear and finding their confidence on Studio 10
These incredible mums are showcasing their newfound body confidence and shared their inspiring stories with the whole country when they visited Studio 10!
When being overweight becomes a mental health problem
Many studies find that those with excess weight have a much higher risk of developing depression and mental health issues.
POST-menstrual Syndrome
Many health professionals agree it’s real and post-menstrual syndrome is a term used to describe the symptoms women experiences AFTER their period ends.
10 ways to get back on track (and stay on track)
Even the healthiest person will find themselves eating things they shouldn’t at times. It is virtually impossible to be…
“My mental health is in a much better place. I just had my first unmedicated Christmas in 6 years.”
Laura was on the border of type two diabetes when she decided she needed to change up her 28…
10 potential triggers of antenatal depression
You’ve probably heard the term postnatal depression before. It generally strikes in the days, weeks or months after bub is born…
How to make your own weight loss motivation board – easy, fun, inspiring!
Some days are harder than other as you work towards your healthier, happier life. It’s totally normal to have…
The four types of exercise that reduce depression
People who exercise for as little as 30 minutes a day may be up to 17% less likely to get depression. Scientists found adults who took part in four hours of exercise each week were 17 percent less likely to develop the mental health condition.
Vicki shares “The Healthy Mummy honestly saved me!”
Healthy Mummy, Vicki, shares with us that as an adult she has always struggled with her weight. That was…
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