For those who have children, parenthood can be rewarding, but it can also be a very challenging time.

Parents help their children develop physically, mentally and emotionally, from birth through adolescence and then into adulthood. This all takes up your time and energy, and can be difficult and emotionally and mentally draining.

The demands placed on parents can sometimes seem overwhelming. There are a range of services there for assistance and support.

For further information or advice visit www.pachelp.org or www.parentlineplus.org.uk

The website of the Mental Health Foundation (www.mentalhealth.org.uk) outlines the charity’s work in research, policy, service development and service user involvement. The site offers information and publications to download on research, good practice in services and on mental health problems and key issues.

It provides a daily mental health news service and directories of organisations, websites and events. Website visitors can use forums and bulletin boards, join a mailing list and find out how to support the organisation.

The organisation’s booklet Whatever life brings is available here.