Mental Health
Working parents are struggling with burnout and mental health challenges more than ever in the midst of the pandemic
As we enter another year of pandemic chaos, parents are facing, yet again, more uncertainty and disruption around childcare, schooling and vaccine availability. Not surprisingly, it’s taking a toll on their mental health. A global study by McKinsey & Co has revealed that the ongoing impact of Covid 19 burnout continues to significantly strain the…
Read MoreRecognising Domestic Violence in the Workplace: How you can help!
In Australia, approximately one woman is killed by her current or former partner every week, often after a history of domestic and family violence. 34% of women have experienced physical violence since the age of 15. 17% of women have experienced violence from a current or former partner since the age of 15 (compared to…
Read MoreSupporting Employees Through Perinatal Anxiety and Depression
Depression and anxiety during pregnancy and the first year of parenting (the perinatal period) affects around 20% of mothers and 10% of fathers. That is almost 100,000 parents in Australia each year. Many of these parents continue their everyday life, including their employment, with those around them unaware of their suffering. This year, the Perinatal Anxiety…
Read MorePANDA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia: New Resources
The current global crisis can have a major impact on how expecting and new parents feel about being pregnant or bringing a new little one into the world. It can be hard to balance the joy and excitement of pregnancy or having a new baby with a concern for what the future holds. Parents At…
Read MoreSupporting your child’s mental health through COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is having an affect on almost every aspect of our lives – it’s safe to say we are all touched by it in some way. Some parents are concerned about their children and how they’re dealing with the situation, and may be unsure about how to discuss the challenges that arise with…
Read MoreOpen Letters to New Fathers and Pregnant Women during Covid-19
Parents At Work recognise that the Covid-19 pandemic may be causing unease for parents-to-be and new parents. As strong advocates for ‘sharing the care’, we believe this is even more pertinent in these challenging times. Richard Fletcher from SMS4dads has written an open letter for new fathers at this time. Dr Vijay Roach, President of…
Read MoreWorking during self-isolation: How to support yourself and the kids
As schools close or prepare to close around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic and people start working from home in droves, working parents are in unchartered territory, without certainty about how they’ll effectively manage work and educate their children. Many parents are worried, anxious and fearful – about their families’ health and about…
Read MoreMedia Release: Perinatal Depression and Anxiety in Australia taking a toll on Parents
Perinatal depression and anxiety is costing Australia $877 million annually according to a PwC analysis prepared for Gidget Foundation Australia and the Perinatal Mental Health Consortium. This is supported by the findings of the recent National Working Families survey undertaken by Parents at Work & Karitane of more than 6,000 Australian families, where 60% of…
Read MoreBreaking down ‘Carer Stigma’: How to recognise and support carers this National Carers Week
National Carers Week is a week to recognise and celebrate the incredible work of carers around the country. With over 2.7 million family and friend carers in Australia, many go unrecognised or are under a lot of pressure as they balance full-time careers with caring responsibilities at home. What is a carer? A carer is someone…
Read MoreNo need for a quiet spot: meditation for working parents that can be done anywhere
Meditation For Mums And Dads Podcast with Katie Walls There’s no sugar-coating it – parenting is stressful, kids can be a handful and we can find ourselves at the end of our tether after a busy, tiring day. When we’re trying to balance work and family life, things can get even more taxing and often…
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