The New Parent Mind — What Nobody Tells You About the Psychology of Early Parenthood

Is postnatal anxiety common?

Yes. Postnatal anxiety and depression are among the most common health conditions in new parenthood. Most people who experience them believe they are the exception. They are not. High-functioning, prepared, values-led parents often carry the highest expectations of themselves. When those expectations meet the reality of new parenthood, the gap becomes one of the most powerful drivers of anxiety and low mood. CBT is one of the most extensively researched psychological therapies, and its evidence base for postnatal anxiety and depression is strong. At The Lyceum, CBT for new parents is delivered online across the UK and Gulf by Sanah Younis, BABCP-accredited therapist.