Yes, you read that title right. I have long been an advocate for postpartum depression awareness, understanding, and education. I’ve helped hundreds of mothers and families heal through warmline support, support groups, education, and therapy. I've written articles about postpartum depression treatment, about the spectrum of...
“Who am I, now that you are here?” It’s the title of a song I wrote about my experience with postpartum depression, after my first son was born. For me, PPD was about so much more than feeling sad or anxious or depressed. It was...
Postpartum Support International’s 2016 Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month Blog Hop! 2016 THEME: FULL CIRCLE I'm honored once again to be part of Postpartum Support International's (PSI) annual Blog Hop! This is our fourth year doing the annual blog hop, in honor of Maternal Mental Health Awareness month (and...
Childbearing Years Mental Health & Exercise The years of childbearing and parenting young children can be some of the most challenging. For one, the hormonal shifts that accompany pregnancy and childbirth can throw many women into a struggle with a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder, like...
For the first time ever, my internationally-sold DVD, Postpartum Couples, is available online for FREE! I've seen Postpartum Couples probably a couple hundred times, and yet I still get choked up as I listen to the stories of these three couples--as they honestly share what it...
Women are particularly vulnerable to depression and anxiety in pregnancy and postpartum. In fact, 15% of pregnant and up to 20% of postpartum women experience depression, while 6% of pregnant and 10% of postpartum women experience anxiety in the form of extreme worry, panic, PTSD or Obsessive-Compulsive...
It's that time of year again! Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month begins on May 1, and in honor of this important month, Postpartum Support International is sponsoring it's third annual blog hop! I have been a member of/volunteer with Postpartum Support International (PSI) since 1999. Over the years,...
"Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the world...