Welcome to My BlogMental Health Insights for Women in Washington
Reflections on anxiety, ADHD, OCD, motherhood, and the seasons that ask more of you than you expected, written by Laura Meader, LICSW, PMH-C.
Why Does Back-to-School Feel So Overwhelming for Moms?
Back-to-school gets framed as a fresh start. For a lot of moms, it also means a spike in the mental load and the quiet pressure to make everyone else's year go smoothly. Why this season raises anxiety, and what you're allowed to put down.
The Emotional Cost of Social Media
Social media can quietly increase anxiety, perfectionism, emotional exhaustion, and the pressure to always seem “okay.” Learn how constant visibility and online overwhelm impact mental health and what can help you reconnect with yourself offline.