A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Washington suggests that while working moms have lower rates of depression than stay at home moms, buying into the "supermom" myth can put women at greater risk for depression.
“Women are sold a story that they can do it all, but most workplaces are still designed for employees without child-care responsibilities" according to Katrina Leupp, a University of Washington sociology graduate student who led the study. Leupp says, “Employment is still ultimately good for women’s health. But for better mental health, working moms should accept that they can’t do it all."
Read more about the study here.
Wow, this is really
Thanks for sharing that
Thanks for sharing that article. I would love to see more studies about depression and stay at home moms. I think it is so under-reported and that most of us have no clue the level and extent of depression behind the walls. I also wonder how stay at home supermoms fair. The ones that are heading up girl scouts, teaching a soccer team, being room mom, shuttling to basketball games and still putting a freshly cooked meal on the table after scrubbing the house from top to bottom.
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I agree and just wrote a post
I agree and just wrote a post on how I have learned to accept that "good enough" is sometimes just good. But I have to say it is hard with all the expectations and demands from so many sources . . thanks for sharing.
http://www.workingmother.com/blogs/mom-mayhem-missions-and-more/making-%E2%80%9Cgood-enough%E2%80%9D-good-when-accepting-trade-offs-between-mothe
I think this is the same
I think this is the same issue with women and weight. Media portrays women who "do it all" while looking good and having tons of energy. I feel like I "do it all", but my definition isn't the same as society's. I work at home, spend time with family, and take time for myself. That comes first. The laundry can wait.