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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


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ppdsus

Clinical Psychologist, Author & Perinatal Legal Advocate

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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.

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