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Coping with parental guilt, loneliness, burnout and suicidal thoughts

Parent mental health

How do I deal with parental burnout?

If you're feeling overwhelmed on a day-to-day basis, you may have parental burnout. Here's how to cope.

How can I cope with feelings of parental loneliness?

Understanding the signs of loneliness and having some techniques to help you cope can make all the difference.

How to deal with parental guilt

It's natural to want to do the best for your children and to feel guilt sometimes. Here's how to cope.

Support for family and friends carers

Kinship care can be rewarding, but it can also take time to adjust to your new role as a carer. 

How to stay calm when things get heated

It can be difficult to keep control of your emotions if you’re having a battle of wills with your child.

Support for parents with suicidal thoughts

Where you can get support now if you are having thoughts of ending your life.

Self-care ideas for parents

Taking care of your mental health will help you feel more able to deal with challenges when they arise.

I’m struggling to cope as a parent

There are some things you can do to support yourself and places you can go for help.   

How can my child’s behaviour affect me?

Dealing with some behaviour can feel exhausting. The most important thing to remember is you are not alone.