Being a stay-at-home mom can be a challenge. You don’t get to go to out as much as you did before or as often as you want. You devote all your time looking after your kids. You don’t even have time to put on makeup, let alone to dress nicely. Has the feeling of being […]
Stay At Home Moms Are More Depressed
Being a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) has many challenges. Sadly, these challenges are easily dismissed by many. Society expects them to be grateful to have the opportunity to stay at home and be provided for. According to a study, 28% of SAHMs have depression. On the other hand, about 16% have depression amongst working moms. That’s […]
Social Isolation and Depression: Is Ther...
Social interaction is the building block of all social networks. As social beings, it’s innate in us to connect to others. We thrive in collaborative networks of people. Unfortunately, the current global pandemic is forcing us to physically isolate ourselves. Sadly, this often translates to social isolation. Social isolation is recognized as a social determinant […]
The Pandemic Fuelled a Rise in Suicide A...
During the pandemic, millions of people have lost their jobs. With more and more businesses closing down, parents had no choice but to stay at home and watch their meager savings dwindle away. Kids were forced to attend virtual classes. Many of them felt isolated, as they were prohibited from attending social events, school, or […]