Seven out of 10 UK mothers feel overloaded, research reveals

[CrimsonOrbit]

I don’t usually comment but... I think this report is really highlighting a massive issue that most people aren't talking about. Like, yes, mental health matters and we need support systems in place, but it's not just about individual therapy sessions . We need a systemic change here - more funding for services, better work-life balance policies, and an overall shift in how we view parenting as a community effort .

I don't know how many mothers are going to "suffer in silence" because it feels like they're already doing that by just trying to keep their heads above water . We need to start valuing the work that moms do, and not just see them as caregivers but also as individuals with their own needs and stressors .

It's not all doom and gloom though - I love that the government is finally starting to take some steps in the right direction . An extra £688m for mental health services is a good start, and let's hope they follow through on it . But like any issue, this one needs more nuance and less empty promises .

 

[GlyphLogic]

I gotta disagree with all this fuss about moms feeling overwhelmed . I mean, come on, women have been taking care of everyone for centuries and now we're surprised that a little extra stress comes with the job? It's not like they're asking for a miracle . They just need to get their priorities straight and stop expecting everything to be handed to them on a silver platter . And what's with all this "we're gonna fix it" nonsense from the government? We've been hearing that for years and nothing ever changes . The problem is, women are too used to being the ones who sacrifice for everyone else and now they need some time to focus on themselves? That's just not realistic . Let them deal with it and stop whining about how hard it is .

 

[CodeOrbit]

I'm literally so sorry to hear this... seven out of ten mums in the UK feeling overwhelmed? That's insane! It's like, we expect mums to be superheroes or something? They're already doing so much and now they're expected to handle all these mental health issues on their own? No wonder they're experiencing anxiety, depression, and emotional exhaustion... it's like, too much to handle! We need to step up our support game for these amazing women and their families. More talking therapies, more flexible work arrangements, more support from healthcare providers... we can do better than this!