ADHD

Mental health statistics: family and parenting Starting a family is a milestone in many people's lives. It can also be a stressful time and many parents experience mental ill health. Mental ill health of parents can have a negative impact on the development of their children. But this is not always the case. Approximately 68% of women and 57% of men with mental health problems are parents. 1 The most common mental health problems experienced during pregnancy and after birth are anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 2 Women experiencing maternal mental health problems: 3 Postpartum psychosis: 2 per 1,000 Serious mental ill health: 2 per 1,000 Severe depressive illness: 30 per 1,000 Mild-moderate depressive illness and anxiety states: 100-150 per 1,000 PTSD: 30 per 1,000 Adjustment disorders and distress: 150-300 per 1,000. The effect of poor parental mental health on children Poor maternal and paternal mental health has been associa...

Depression and Learning Disabilities Depression and learning disabilities are often misunderstood. Learning disabilities and depression are common mental illnesses that affected millions everyday. Studies has shown that children suffering with learning disabilities have complexity learning to speak fluently, take care of their health and bodies, and often suffer with the inability to cope with stress and the common pressures of everyday living. Many of the patients that suffer depression and learning disabilities are claimed to be borderline intellectual disable. Depression is related to emotional scarring, childhood traumas, chemical imbalances, insufficient nutrition’s, and other factors, so therefore it makes sense that it is believed a form of intellectual disability. Learning disabilities are often stemmed from lack of education, positive influences, and miscommunications. Often people that suffer from depression and learning disabilities are overwhelmed, and this too crea...