Telephone Support for Post-Partum Depression

Posted by Nathan on Aug 2, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

I just came across an article discussing an intervention aimed at reducing post partum depression in mothers. Basically, mothers who had been through post partum depression received training, then regularly called new mothers. While 25% of ‘high risk’ mothers receiving usual care reported reported significant depressive symptoms, only 14% of ‘high risk’ mothers who...

Male Postpartum Depression

Posted by Nathan on Jun 7, 2009 in Depression Awareness | 0 comments

Postpartum Depression is a form of depression that affects parents after the birth of their children. It is speculated that the stress of childbirth, lifestyle changes associated with having children, and for women, hormonal changes can precipitate a depressive episode in parents. Although men don’t undergo childbirth, it can still be a stressful time. I recently came across two stories...