Women are particularly vulnerable to depression and anxiety in pregnancy and postpartum. In fact, 15% of pregnant and up to 20% of postpartum women experience depression, while 6% of pregnant and 10% of postpartum women experience anxiety in the form of extreme worry, panic, PTSD or Obsessive-Compulsive...
I am pleased to continue my "Many FACEs of DEPRESSION" campaign this month with Jami's story. Jami is a counselor, speaker, and mother of seven! Her story shows how depression can hit not only during hard times, but also how it may come unbidden when we most...
I can't tell you how thrilled I am to begin my "Many FACEs of DEPRESSION" blog series. After reviewing dozens of submissions, I've selected 12 individuals to share their stories of depression, hope, and healing. The faces that accompany these posts are those of regular...