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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
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Pregnant Women Who Are Depressed Prefer Therapy Over Medication

• December 13, 2013 • Leave a Comment

Posted in National women's initiatives, Paternal Postnatal Depression, postpartum depression
Tags: antidepressant medications during pregnancy, depression and anxiety disorders, domestic violence and perinatal depression, health insurance coverage, Inspirational stories & positive changes, medications, Mental health and the Law, miscarriage and perinatal loss, National women's initiatives, new parents adjustment, Paternal Postnatal Depression, perinatal disorders, postpartum depression, pregnant women, social supports, therapy during pregnancy, 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.