Postpartum Depression

Maternal mental health was not always on the radar of things to address for many behavioral health providers in our nation. In 2020, the world view has shifted, and the mental health of ... Read More

Recently, I was contacted by a nurse practitioner at a local pediatrics office. The practice was looking to begin routinely screening mothers of infant patients for postpartum depression, ... Read More

While the birth of a child brings joy and fulfillment to the lives of many, taking on the role of parent can also be exceptionally challenging and stressful. Some new parents experience ... Read More

I have experience with postpartum mood issues, both personally and in working with individuals in my private practice. I’m well aware the condition is frequently misunderstood and underserved. ... Read More

One in five women with postpartum mood issues (PPMD)—a group of diagnoses that includes conditions such as postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression—do not tell their health care ... Read More

Children raised by parents with depression may experience a range of challenges, including delays in social and cognitive development, an increased risk of some mental health conditions, ... Read More

Some mental health professionals have publicly argued that President Donald Trump has a mental health condition. Some armchair diagnosticians have even labeled the president with diagnoses ... Read More

Postpartum depression may be associated with gestational diabetes in women who are pregnant for the first time, according to a study published in the journal Depression and Anxiety. Data ... Read More

The period following the birth of a child can be challenging in a number of ways. Even the most prepared new parents must become accustomed to the needs of their child, a process likely ... Read More

Women who experience less pain during childbirth may be less vulnerable to postpartum depression, according to a study presented at the 2016 Anesthesiology annual meeting. Data from the ... Read More

Pregnant women who have been diagnosed with bipolar may face significantly higher chances of developing postpartum psychosis, according to a study published in The American Journal of Psychiatry. Postpartum ... Read More

According to a new study published in The Journal of Neuroscience, chronic stress can cause brain inflammation and memory loss in mice. Mouse brains are similar to human brains, and researchers ... Read More