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Biosocial Evaluation of Stress and Social Transitions in Mental Health (BESST) Laboratory

Perinatal Mental Health
Perinatal mental health shapes the wellbeing of both parent and child, yet often goes unseen. This category explores experiences of pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, and the emotional challenges that accompany them. Posts weave research with lived perspectives, aiming to break stigma, foster support, and highlight the importance of care during this critical life stage.


Postpartum Mental Health P5
Series: Beyond the Baby Blues: A Postpartum Mental Health Series Intro to series : At BESST Transitions , we explore the turning points that shape health and wellbeing. Few transitions are as profound as the shift into parenthood. This post is part of Beyond the Baby Blues: A Postpartum Mental Health Series , which explores the emotional realities of the “fourth trimester.” This is a time of immense physical, emotional, and social change. In this series on postpartum mental
annekonkle6
Oct 2210 min read


Postpartum Mental Health P4
Series: Beyond the Baby Blues: A Postpartum Mental Health Series Intro to series : At BESST Transitions , we explore the turning points that shape health and wellbeing. Few transitions are as profound as the shift into parenthood. This post is part of Beyond the Baby Blues: A Postpartum Mental Health Series , which explores the emotional realities of the “fourth trimester.” This is a time of immense physical, emotional, and social change. In this series on postpartum mental
annekonkle6
Oct 1810 min read


Blame, Motherhood, and Mental Health
When Mothers Are Blamed for Everything: Pregnancy, Postpartum, and the Weight of Responsibility Pregnancy as a Life Transition Pregnancy...
annekonkle6
Oct 210 min read


Postpartum Mental Health P3
Series: Beyond the Baby Blues: A Postpartum Mental Health Series Intro to series : At BESST Transitions , we explore the turning points...
annekonkle6
Sep 248 min read


Postpartum Mental Health P2
Series: Beyond the Baby Blues: A Postpartum Mental Health Series Intro to series: At BESST Transitions , we explore the turning points...
annekonkle6
Sep 238 min read


Postpartum Mental Health P1
Series: Beyond the Baby Blues: A Postpartum Mental Health Series Intro to series: At BESST Transitions , we explore the turning points...
annekonkle6
Sep 228 min read


The Transition to Motherhood in Academia
The Transition to Motherhood in Academia: Babies, Burnout, and the Blind Spots of Academia The Academy’s Favourite Myth: Scholars Are...
annekonkle6
Aug 255 min read


Enhancing Peripartum Mental Health in Diverse Populations
During the peripartum period, which includes the time before, during, and after childbirth, new parents may encounter various mental...
annekonkle6
Jan 201 min read
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