CBC Manitoba Up to Speed: PHD student with trial looking at mother’s anxiety and impact on children

University of Manitoba, PhD student Megan Gornik is looking at anxiety and stress in mothers with young children.

Early motherhood is a very challenging time for anyone, especially in this day and age with so many things happening in the world. Gornik wants to better understand how that anxiety or stress is showing up for these moms (or maternal-identifying caregivers), how that impacts the way that they speak, behave, and communicate when around their young kids, and how the kids in turn communicate, express themselves, and experience emotions themselves.

This week Gornik chatted with CBC host Faith Fundal about their work and how people can get involved.

To listen to the entire conversation, please follow the link to CBC Manitoba Up to Speed.