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Friday Soother 02.08.13: A Champion of Light
A champion is someone who gets up when he can’t. ~Jack Dempsey~ Filed under: friday soother Tagged: friday soother, inspirational, Jack Dempsey, meditation, quote, relaxation
Presentation on Maternal Mental Health makes HUGE impact at the Georgia Capitol
Thanks to everyone who has promoted and supported Maternal Mental Health Week in Georgia, which isn't over yet! This photo was taken after the presentation to the Health and Human Services Committee by Sarah Schwartz, Executive Director of Mental Health America of GA and PPD Survivor. Show More Summary
A different kind of dark
Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders carry with them their own kind of dark. It’s a loud dark for many, filled with noise, thoughts, and frustrations bouncing off the ceiling, like bats fleeing from a cave when their “radar” isn’t quite … Continue reading ?
If I Survived PPD, I Can Survive Most Anything
Since the new year began, I’ve had several situations loom over my head like a dark, ominous cloud. All sorts of situations that I won’t get into detail here. I’ve posted recently about and shared with friends in recent weeks the fact that I seem to have reached a turning point with the publication of [...]
A Little Positive Thinking Goes a Long Way
Since the new year began, I’ve had several situations loom over my head like a dark, ominous cloud. All sorts of situations that I won’t get into detail here. I’ve posted recently about and shared with friends in recent weeks the fact that I seem to have reached a turning point with the publication of [...]
#PPDChat Topic: Rage Against The Postpartum: Coping When Anger Lashes Out
#PPDChat Tagged: #PPDChat, Anger, depression, mental health peer support, mental health social media, postpartum depression, Twitter Chat
JOIN MHA OF GEORGIA IN COMMEMORATING MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK, FEBRUARY 3-9, 2013!
Due to the efforts of Mental Health America of Georgia's Project Healthy Moms initiative and the Georgia Coalition on Maternal Mental Health, Governor Nathan Deal has declared February 3-9, 2013 as Georgia's official "Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week". Show More Summary
Warrior Mom Book Club Ready For Next Book – Join In!
Thanks to those of you who have participated in the first two Warrior Mom Book Club reads and to those of you who have read and commented on the reviews here. In case this is all new to you, check out this post. The Warrior Mom Book Club brings together moms with postpartum depression and [...]Show More Summary
What Pediatricians Need To Know About Postpartum Depression
While the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests pediatricians screen for postpartum depression, not all of them do. I’m happy to have Natasha Sriraman, MD, MPH, FAAP, IBCLC as our guest today. Dr. Sriraman is a board-certified pediatrician in Norfolk, VA. Today she explains what pediatricians need to know about PPD, and why they should screen. [...]Show More Summary
Headed to LA for Maternal Mental Health
It’s going to be a busy travel week here at Postpartum Progress … headed out at the crack on Wednesday morning to Los Angeles. First, I’ll be filming a postpartum depression segment for Kids in the House, then seeing my dear friend Erin for a few, then having dinner with maternal mental health advocate Dr. [...]Show More Summary
Just A Whisper In The Dark
Life takes us sometimes, grabs us tightly around the waist, turns us upside down, and shakes us until we are mere shadows of what we once were. Then, just as abruptly, it sets us back in an upright and locked … Continue reading ?
Moms With Postpartum Depression Talk About Gun Control Measures
Yesterday, President Obama unveiled his plan for gun control and improved mental health in this country, in response to the tragedy in Newtown. I’ve seen a lot of chatter about mental health on Facebook and Twitter ever since the shooting. Many of those with mental illnesses like depression or anxiety have been concerned about all [...]Show More Summary
Three Things That Put You At Risk for Postpartum Depression
The website Black and Married with Kids has a follow up post to the one I mentioned last week on postpartum depression: It’s Okay To Admit You Need Help. The newest article, also written by Christine St. Vil, is an interview with Dr. Joshua Johanssen. I really like Dr. Johanssen’s way of explaining the different [...]Show More Summary
Orangette Talks About Postpartum Depression
Molly Wizenberg, restaurateur & author of the blog Orangette and the book A Homemade Life, wrote in her blog this week about being diagnosed with postpartum depression: When I was diagnosed, and when I was first trying to make sense of it, what I wanted most was to talk with another woman who had been [...]
Best under duress?
My kids were out of school for three weeks over the holidays. During that time, we traveled, there was illness, my childcare was extremely limited, though my workload was about average, and my usual self-care rituals were cut back dramatically. Show More Summary
No Link Between Antidepressants During Pregnancy & Stillbirth
The New York Times reports on a large study finding no link between stillbirth and the use of antidepressants during pregnancy. According to the Times, the Danish study of 1.6 million births, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, found that, “The neonatal death rate (before one month of life) in babies of [...]
Self Appreciation Daily: Accentuate the Positive Blog Hop!
Jaime over at James & Jax is introducing a weekly blog hop. What a great way to kick off the new year! I promised I would link up before the end of the week, so here I am. I sat there for a while tonight, pondering what I did this week that deserves a pat [...]
5 Ways To Connect With the Postpartum Depression Mom Community
Since it’s a fresh new year, I thought it important to share a reminder of how to connect with the postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety and postpartum psychosis community (and PTSD, and OCD, etc.) we’ve created here at Postpartum Progress. You’re reading this which means you’re already coming to our site. We’re so glad you’re [...]
The Link Between PMS and Postpartum Depression
I’ve said it more than once in speeches and been told I was wrong by an expert or two. There’s no data, they said. Yet it only makes sense to me that those of us who are highly sensitive to hormonal changes would be more likely to experience mood problems all across our lifespan. And [...]
Black And Married With Kids Features Story on Postpartum Depression
The wonderful website Black and Married With Kids, created by couple Ronnie and Lamar Tyler, is featuring a 2-part series on postpartum depression written by Christine St. Vil. I wanted you to check out part 1, “Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression: It’s OK To Admit You Need Help.” One of themes of this story and [...]
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- Postpartum Mood Disorders
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- Makes Mommy Go Something Something
- Postpartum Stress Center
- When Life Hands You Lemons
- The Warrior Mom Book Club
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- Maternal Mental Health
- My Postpartum Voice
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- Journal of Psychiatry
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