Suzanne Tough – The Conversation

The challenges of the pandemic have been especially hard on mothers, who are most likely to shoulder the burden of increased home-schooling and household demands. (Shutterstock)

March 25, 2021

COVID‑19 stress toll is a family affair: 4 ways to support mothers’ mental health

Nicole Racine, University of Calgary; Erin Hetherington, McGill University; Sheri Madigan, University of Calgary, and Suzanne Tough, University of Calgary

Mothers’ well-being is crucial for children to flourish, but maternal mental health has suffered during COVID-19. Successful pandemic recovery for mothers and families depends on four factors.

New research shows that when mothers who have experienced childhood trauma feel supported by the people around them – such as therapists, physicians, friends and neighbours – their risk of pregnancy complications is substantially reduced. (Shutterstock)

April 4, 2018

How compassion can triumph over toxic childhood trauma

Sheri Madigan, University of Calgary; Nicole Racine, University of Calgary, and Suzanne Tough, University of Calgary

Childhood trauma impacts women’s health and can be passed from parent to child. New research shows that when new mothers feel supported, the risk of pregnancy complications is reduced.

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