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Why I Climb #ClimbOut

It’s Tuesday. A large portion of our Climb Out of the Darkness teams will Climb Out on Saturday. We’re all in Climb Out mode right now. It’s an exciting time for us as staff at Postpartum Progress. Watching our Climb Leaders and Warrior...

Published Tue, Jun 14 2016 9:03 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Climb Out of the Darkness, #climbout, Climb Out

How to Get the Most Out of Your Therapist

[Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post comes from Virginia Duan. I really wished I had read it before I searched for my first therapist. And my second… and I may just bookmark it in case I ever need to find another one! -Jenna] It can be...

Published Tue, Feb 23 2016 10:55 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: therapy, talk therapy, psychotherapy, postpartum depression treatment, postpartum depression therapy, cognitive therapy, PPD therapist, PPD therapy, postpartum therapy, postpartum depression therapist, therapist, change therapists, therapists

I Am a Survivor?

[Editor’s Note: Parts of this post may be triggering as this Warrior Mom and survivor mentions suicide and names some moms who did not survive postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. Please read only if you are in a safe place. You are not alone...

Published Mon, Aug 22 2016 6:58 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Warrior Moms, PPD survivors, guest post, survive postpartum depression, how to survive, moms who survived, PPD survivor, PPD survive

The Necessity of Boundaries

There is something that I have to do with someone in my life, and it makes me anxious. As much as I know that what I have to do is necessary, I am nervous. But I know that for us to continue to have a relationship, our interaction must change. When I...

Published Thu, Dec 10 2015 7:58 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, mental health, relationship problems, boundaries, postpartum depression relationships

Postpartum Progress A Finalist For UK Mental Health Hero Awards

I just mentioned this over on our Facebook page but I wanted to make sure to say it here as well: Postpartum Progress has been shortlisted for the UK’s Mental Health Hero Awards, which is quite lovely. I have no idea how we came to be on the list...

Published Thu, Mar 22 2012 6:42 PM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

Australia Offers Free Resources on Perinatal Depression to Healthcare Pros

Australia’s Minister of Mental Health Mark Butler recently launched a new set of free beyondblue information resources aimed at primary care health professionals, including maternal, child and family health nurses, to help them detect and discuss...

Published Thu, Apr 26 2012 6:54 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, postpartum depression training, News, Beyond Blue, Australia, perinatal depression

One In Five Get Postpartum Depression: Numbers Too Big To Ignore

I’ve been saying for years that I believe more women in the US get postpartum depression than the oft-quoted “1 in 8.” That statistic is based on data from the CDC that found a range of anywhere from 11 to 20% of moms get PPD. Most people...

Published Tue, Jul 03 2012 6:55 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression Research, Postpartum Depression, postnatal depression, Postpartum Depression Statistics, postnatal depression statistics

The Evolution Of Postpartum Progress (Happy 8th Anniversary!)

Today is the eight year anniversary of Postpartum Progress. Every year when I get to this day I’m always surprised. Delighted. Kinda shocked. It doesn’t feel like I’ve been writing about postpartum depression for eight years. Yet here...

Published Fri, Jul 13 2012 10:50 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

A Warrior Mom In the Olympics & More PPD News You Can Use

Just back from a much-needed vacation and want to catch you up on the latest news from the world of postpartum depression: A small study has found that women with postpartum depression have higher levels of a chemical called glutamate in their brains...

Published Fri, Jul 20 2012 8:52 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, PPD, Postpartum Resource Center of New York, Lashinda Demus, Kendra Wilkinson

Why Americans Don’t Want To Discuss Depression With Their Doctors

A fascinating new study finds that a large chunk of Americans would rather not discuss symptoms of depression with their doctors. According to Health.com, “43% of people would keep their depression symptoms to themselves during a doctor’s appointment...

Published Fri, Sep 16 2011 8:55 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Treatment, Postpartum Depression, post partum depression, Postpartum Progress News, Medication and Postpartum Depression, antidepressants, effects of depression, depression

ABC’s Medical Editor to Host Twitter Chat on Postpartum Depression

I’m very excited to be part of a Twitter chat next week with Dr. Richard Besser, who is the Medical Editor for ABC News and also a pediatrician. Dr. Besser hosts Twitter chats every Tuesday on a wide variety of… Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 23 2011 6:25 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, post partum depression, postnatal depression, baby blues, Awareness, Dr Richard Besser

Frelle: On The Variety of Symptoms of Postpartum Depression

Dear New Mom, “Sometimes, reaching out and taking someone’s hand is the beginning of a journey. At other times, it is allowing another to take yours.” ~Vera Nazarian One of the most misunderstood parts of motherhood is the emotional roller-coaster you...

Published Sun, May 13 2012 7:00 PM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Mother's Day Rally for Mental Health, Frelle

Ongoing Maternal Depression Can Lead To Later Child Behavior Problems

There’s a new study published in Maternal & Child Health‘s March 2012 issue about the impact of maternal depression on the health of children. What interests me about the study is that it seems to indicate, to me anyway, that moms who...

Published Wed, Apr 25 2012 8:36 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression Research, Postpartum Depression, PPD, maternal depression, News, maternal child health

How Does Psychotherapy for Postpartum Depression Work, Anyway?

Whether you’re considering or getting therapy for postpartum depression or any other mental health issue, you’re going to love this clear explanation of how psychotherapy works and why it helps from Kate Kripke: Lately in my office I have...

Published Thu, Feb 23 2012 6:20 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, therapy, talk therapy, what is psychotherapy, psychotherapy

The Many Steps of Postpartum Depression Recovery

Happy to welcome Warrior Mom Karen C. today, sharing her story of pregnancy depression and postpartum depression, and how recovery is like a marathon race. Like many mothers before me, I looked with anticipation toward the joys and challenges of raising...

Published Mon, Aug 19 2013 8:57 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, pregnancy depression

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