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The 11 Facts Moms-to-be Should Know About Postpartum Depression

• March 30, 2016 • 2 Comments

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Health Tap: A Unique Way to have a Virtual Consult or Office Visit

• July 7, 2015 • Leave a Comment

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New Study Supports Connection Between Our Thoughts and Health

• April 16, 2015 • Leave a Comment

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

• December 6, 2014 • Leave a Comment

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Bathtub Scene in “Homeland” Stirs Discussion on Postpartum Disorders

• October 16, 2014 • Leave a Comment

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New Moms’ Anxiety Is Often More Common Than Depression

• July 2, 2014 • Leave a Comment

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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.