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Main Street Family Wellness provides general wellness, mental health evaluations, and medication management for children and teens, and adults in Ames and Des Moines, IA.

New motherhood comes with a lot of advice—but sometimes what moms really need is permission.Permission to ask for help.P...
09/09/2026

New motherhood comes with a lot of advice—but sometimes what moms really need is permission.

Permission to ask for help.
Permission to not love every moment.
Permission to lower the bar.
Permission to take care of themselves, too.

We asked Trisha what she wishes every new mom knew, and her biggest message is simple: you don't have to do this alone.

Your mental health is part of your postpartum health. If anxiety, sadness, irritability, intrusive thoughts, or feeling unlike yourself are making it difficult to get through the day, talking with a healthcare professional can be an important first step.

Think you might have ADHD but aren't sure if your symptoms are “bad enough” to get evaluated?Here's the thing: you don't...
09/08/2026

Think you might have ADHD but aren't sure if your symptoms are “bad enough” to get evaluated?

Here's the thing: you don't have to be falling apart to deserve answers.

If difficulties with focus, organization, time management, forgetfulness, task completion, or impulsivity are consistently getting in the way of your work, relationships, home life, or overall well-being, it may be worth talking with a healthcare provider.

And for women and moms especially, ADHD can sometimes go unrecognized for years. The increased demands of motherhood can make symptoms that were once manageable feel much harder to keep up with.

An evaluation isn't about putting a label on every struggle. It's about understanding why you're struggling and figuring out what support may help.

If you've been thinking, “Why is everything so much harder for me than it seems to be for everyone else?”—it may be worth starting the conversation.

QUICK QUESTIONS 💬We’re answering some of the health and mental health questions we hear most often—one question at a tim...
09/04/2026

QUICK QUESTIONS 💬

We’re answering some of the health and mental health questions we hear most often—one question at a time.

From ADHD and burnout to caffeine, migraines, and stress-related pain, understanding what’s happening in your body and brain is an important part of taking care of yourself.

Have a question you’d like us to answer? Drop it below! It might be featured in our next Quick Questions.

09/02/2026

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*There are only 40 spots available so sign up ASAP mamas! 💗

Amy’s favorite sleep hygiene habit? 😴 Keeping a consistent wake-up time.It may seem simple, but giving your body a consi...
09/02/2026

Amy’s favorite sleep hygiene habit? 😴 Keeping a consistent wake-up time.

It may seem simple, but giving your body a consistent rhythm can help support your circadian rhythm and make it easier to establish a healthy sleep-wake cycle.

If your sleep has been off lately, you don’t have to overhaul your entire routine. Start with one small, consistent habit.

Perimenopause can look very different from one person to the next—and it’s about so much more than hot flashes.Hormonal ...
09/01/2026

Perimenopause can look very different from one person to the next—and it’s about so much more than hot flashes.

Hormonal fluctuations can affect your periods, sleep, energy, mood, anxiety, concentration, and overall sense of well-being.

If you’ve been thinking, “Why don’t I feel like myself lately?” it may be worth talking with your healthcare provider about whether perimenopause could be contributing to your symptoms.

You deserve support through every stage of hormonal change.

Remember: ADHD symptoms can look different at home than they do at school. Regular check-ins with your child, their teac...
08/28/2026

Remember: ADHD symptoms can look different at home than they do at school. Regular check-ins with your child, their teachers, and their healthcare provider can help identify concerns early.

You don't have to wait until your child is struggling significantly to ask for help.
Save this post for your back-to-school check-in! 🎒

Migraines aren’t something you simply have to “push through.” 🧠If they’re frequent, interfering with your daily life, be...
08/25/2026

Migraines aren’t something you simply have to “push through.” 🧠

If they’re frequent, interfering with your daily life, becoming more severe, or not responding well to your current treatment, it may be time to talk with a healthcare provider about additional options.

And remember: a sudden, severe headache or a headache accompanied by new neurological symptoms can be an emergency and should be evaluated right away.

Your pain is worth taking seriously.

There are a lot of misconceptions about mental health — and sometimes those myths keep people from getting the support t...
08/19/2026

There are a lot of misconceptions about mental health — and sometimes those myths keep people from getting the support they need.

Here are a few truths worth knowing:
✨ ADHD isn’t caused by screens
✨ Depression doesn’t always look like sadness
✨ Therapy isn’t only for crises
✨ Anxiety can affect your whole body

Understanding the facts helps reduce stigma and reminds us that mental health is health. 🤍

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300 Main Street
Ames, IA
50010

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+15153931898

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