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Young mothers can face a great deal of adversity both before and after becoming a parent, yet next-to-nothing has been known about the rates and types of significant mental health problems among these women in our community,” Dr. Ryan Van Lieshout, a psychiatrist and Canada Research Chair in the Perinatal Programming of Mental Disorders said in a statement. ” Previous studies have shown that pregnancy and parenting as a teen can lead to “a range of adverse outcomes for young mothers, including mental health problems such as depression, substance abuse, and PTSD” and they However, researchers note that it’s not entirely clear whether the mental health problems these teens deal with are caused by the stress of early childbearing or whether the issues reported by young mothers are more connected to the intersecting adversity (class, race, culture, etc.) Now that we understand that young mothers can struggle with problems other than just postpartum depression, our findings can be used to develop better screening processes, more effectively detect mental health problems in teenaged mothers, and direct treatment,” says Dr. Van Lieshout.

The last year has been all about hygge — a Scandinavian ideal that encompasses living in the moment and taking time to enjoy all things warm and cozy. It quickly turned into a major design trend here in the States, prompting people to light candles, rearrange furniture to encourage conversation and pop a batch of cookies in the oven. Instead Whether you’re getting ready for a cold winter or just want to step up the cozy factor in your home, gezellig is really all about embracing the little things. The Dutch are famous for bicycling everywhere, and what better way to enjoy a crisp fall day than spending a little extra time outdoors?

That's what these bloggers have cultivated in their kitchens, and they've made it accessible to the rest of us, whether we've ever sifted flour before or not. You might not get it Pinterest-perfect the first time around (and their photography skills are a whole other matter), but these bloggers provide step-by-step guidance for some of the most decadent baked goods available to us. She's also made incredible treats like sweet potato cupcakes with marshmallow frosting, strawberry lemonade pound cake and even grapefruit soufflé. She only started baking in 2012, but her blog is a testament to her incredible talent and sense of taste.