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Collaboration leads to Study Identifying Three Subtypes of Postpartum Depression

• January 26, 2015 • Leave a Comment

Posted in baby blues, maternal mental illness, National women's initiatives, new moms adjustment, perinatal depression and infertility, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum depression, pregnancy and perinatal mood disorders, subsequent postpartum illness, worldwide treatment of maternal depression
Tags: depression and anxiety disorders, fertility issues and depression, Inspirational stories & positive changes, National women's initiatives, new parents adjustment, perinatal disorders, postpartum depression, pregnant women, women's mental health

Fetal Surgery May Put Mom At Risk For Postpartum Depression

• January 3, 2015 • Leave a Comment

Posted in baby blues, fetal surgery, maternal mental illness, National women's initiatives, new moms adjustment, Paternal Postnatal Depression, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum depression, pregnancy and perinatal mood disorders, Support for postpartum moms, supporting depressed spouses & partners, worldwide treatment of maternal depression
Tags: depression and anxiety disorders, fetal surgery, Inspirational stories & positive changes, new parents adjustment, perinatal disorders, pregnant women, social supports, therapy during pregnancy, women's mental health

A New Study: Postpartum Depression and the Medication, Citalopram (Celexa)

• December 6, 2014 • Leave a Comment

Posted in baby blues, breastfeeding, breastfeeding and postpartum depression, fertility and depression, maternal mental illness, medication for perinatal illness, National women's initiatives, new moms adjustment, Paternal Postnatal Depression, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum depression, pregnancy and perinatal mood disorders
Tags: antidepressant medications during pregnancy, anxiety and pregnancy, Citalopram, depression and anxiety disorders, fertility issues and depression, medication, medications, Mental health and the Law, National women's initiatives, perinatal disorders, postpartum depression, side effects, women's mental health

Exercise Is A Good Coping Strategy, But Not Enough To Quell Perinatal Depression

• November 26, 2014 • Leave a Comment

Posted in baby blues, exercise for coping with depression, maternal mental illness, National women's initiatives, new moms adjustment, perinatal depression and infertility, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum depression, pregnancy and perinatal mood disorders
Tags: benefits of exercise, depression and anxiety disorders, Inspirational stories & positive changes, National women's initiatives, new parents adjustment, perinatal disorders, social supports, women's mental health

Exploring Links Between Depression and Infertility

• November 17, 2014 • Leave a Comment

Posted in baby blues, fertility and depression, maternal mental illness, myths of mental illness, National women's initiatives, new moms adjustment, Paternal Postnatal Depression, perinatal depression and infertility, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum depression, pregnancy and perinatal mood disorders, Support for postpartum moms
Tags: antidepressant medications during pregnancy, depression and anxiety disorders, fertility issues and depression, National women's initiatives, perinatal disorders, pregnant women, women's mental health

Postpartum Support Groups Are Beneficial to Women Experiencing Perinatal Illness

• November 11, 2014 • Leave a Comment

Posted in baby blues, maternal mental illness, media attention on maternal mental illness, myths of mental illness, National women's initiatives, new moms adjustment, Paternal Postnatal Depression, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum depression, pregnancy and perinatal mood disorders, Support for postpartum moms, supporting depressed spouses & partners
Tags: depression and anxiety disorders, Inspirational stories & positive changes, National women's initiatives, new parents adjustment, stigma of mental health, women's mental health

Educating Mental Health Professionals About Perinatal Mood Disorders

• November 3, 2014 • Leave a Comment

Posted in baby blues, maternal mental illness, media attention on maternal mental illness, myths of mental illness, National women's initiatives, new moms adjustment, Paternal Postnatal Depression, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum depression, pregnancy and perinatal mood disorders, social media, subsequent postpartum illness, Support for postpartum moms, supporting depressed spouses & partners
Tags: depression and anxiety disorders, Inspirational stories & positive changes, National women's initiatives, new parents adjustment, Paternal Postnatal Depression, perinatal disorders, stigma of mental health, women's mental health

Preparation is Key: Concerns About Another Round Of Postpartum Depression?

• October 27, 2014 • 1 Comment

Posted in baby blues, breastfeeding, maternal mental illness, media attention on maternal mental illness, myths of mental illness, National women's initiatives, new moms adjustment, Paternal Postnatal Depression, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum depression, pregnancy and perinatal mood disorders, subsequent postpartum illness, Support for postpartum moms, supporting depressed spouses & partners
Tags: depression and anxiety disorders, Inspirational stories & positive changes, National women's initiatives, new parents adjustment, perinatal disorders, pregnant women, women's mental health

Bathtub Scene in “Homeland” Stirs Discussion on Postpartum Disorders

• October 16, 2014 • Leave a Comment

Posted in baby blues, maternal mental illness, media attention on maternal mental illness, myths of mental illness, National women's initiatives, new moms adjustment, Paternal Postnatal Depression, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum depression, pregnancy and perinatal mood disorders, Support for postpartum moms
Tags: anxiety and pregnancy, depression and anxiety disorders, National women's initiatives, new parents adjustment, perinatal disorders, stigma of mental health, women's mental health

Early Diagnosis of PPD Is Critical For Shortest Recovery

• October 3, 2014 • Leave a Comment

Posted in baby blues, myths of mental illness, National women's initiatives, new moms adjustment, Paternal Postnatal Depression, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum depression, pregnancy and perinatal mood disorders, Support for postpartum moms, supporting depressed spouses & partners
Tags: depression and anxiety disorders, domestic violence and perinatal depression, Inspirational stories & positive changes, National women's initiatives, new parents adjustment, perinatal disorders, stigma of mental health, women's mental health

Susan Benjamin Feingold, PsyD

is a licensed clinical psychologist, author and adjunct professor at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago Campus of Argosy University. Dr. Feingold currently practices in the Chicago area.

Her book, Happy Endings, New Beginnings: Navigating Postpartum Disorders (New Horizon Press, 2013) is available at local bookstores or online at: Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com or through newhorizonpressbooks.com.

In her clinical practice, she specializes in the treatment of antepartum and postpartum depression and anxiety disorders, as well as other women’s mental health issues related to reproductive function.

A past board president of Depression After Delivery, a nonprofit, Dr. Feingold has been facilitating support groups for antepartum and postpartum women for the past 14 years.