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Humans have finite mental resources, and they’ve been decidedly depleted by years of dealing with Covid and its fallout, plus economic woes and worries about geopolitical upheaval

Workplace absences of parents are setting a new historical record for October. Parents need to stay at home due to childcare challenges, viral infections, school staff shortages, and the closure of daycare centers.

Share Photo: (Photo : Photo by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels) According to a survey of over 6,000 parents, stress, depression, and anxiety have increased since the government implemented national lockout restrictions.  A recent survey conducted by the University of Oxford said parents and caregivers are more stressed and depressed, with symptoms including trouble relaxing, being easily frustrated and irritated, feeling hopeless and fearful, losing joy, and being more irrit...

Share Photo: (Photo : Picsea / Unsplash ) More and more dads are working from home or staying at home with their children. As such, it is more vital to discuss paternal depression. Depression among dads is less mentioned than PTSD for moms. Dads have less support and may be less inclined to seek treatment. "Depression is not a weakness of character, and seeking treatment is taking charge of your life," notes Will Courtenay, Ph.D. He adds that it is normal for new dads t...