Postpartum depression and what it means for you and your baby
The cause of PPD is not known. The same after-birth hormonal and physical changes that contribute to “Baby Blues,” along with the stress of caring for a new baby, likely play a role. According to U.S. National Library of Medicine, women who have had depression in the past are at higher risk for PPD. What…
Read MoreRecognizing Depression in Children and Teens
Your 11-year-old is the class bully. Your 15-year-old daughter exhibits frequent sudden bursts of anger. Normal signs of childhood development or early warning signs? Depression is a serious problem in both children and teens, and learning to recognize the symptoms early can help prevent future episodes and set them up for behavioral health success. What…
Read More10 Myths About Mental Illness
Myths About Mental Illness Are Common With one in five American adults having experienced a mental health issue, a lack of understanding of mental illness can have profound consequences for millions of people in our nation. Misconceptions, or myths, about mental illness are widespread and contribute to an age-old stigma, leading many to withdraw into…
Read MoreFinding Holiday Joy Amidst Grief
When The Holidays Don’t Feel Merry Holidays are often difficult for anyone who has experienced a severe change, such as the loss of a job, a divorce, a child’s leaving home for college, or worse—the death of a loved one. Rather than representing times of family togetherness, joy and thanksgiving, holidays can evoke feelings of…
Read MoreThe Truth About Anxiety Disorders
Learn About Anxiety Disorders Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in America, affecting about 20% of the population at any given time. Sadly, some people do not seek treatment for their illness because they aren’t sure they have a problem or that their problem can be successfully treated. Or they’re just too embarrassed…
Read More5 Reasons New Year’s Resolutions Fail (And How to Make Sure Yours Won’t)
Do you find yourself making the same New Year’s resolutions year after year–lose weight, stick to a budget, declutter the house? You join a gym, buy a book about organization…but by February you are still living paycheck to paycheck, the new book has disappeared into the paper pile on the dining room table, and you…
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