by Mikelle Despain | Apr 8, 2019 | Maternal Mental Health
Postpartum depression is usually treated using a combination of talk therapy, group support, couple’s therapy, and—sometimes—medication. While there are alternate routes of treatments customized to fit a mother’s particular needs, this combination of treatment usually...
by Mikelle Despain | Mar 25, 2019 | Maternal Mental Health
If you believe your partner or loved one may be experiencing postpartum depression, it can be difficult to know how to best talk to them about it. Most new mothers—especially those experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety—are conscious of or even preoccupied with...
by Mikelle Despain | Jan 13, 2019 | Maternal Mental Health
This year, make a resolution to take control of your mental health and improve your happiness! Making a few simple mental health resolutions can have profound effects on your stress levels, energy, and overall mental wellbeing. Below are some of our favorite 2019...
by Mikelle Despain | Dec 4, 2018 | Maternal Mental Health
The holiday season can be a fun and magical time, but the burden mothers sometimes bear during this season can sometimes bring more stress than joy. If you’re recovering or recently recovered from postpartum depression or anxiety, the stress of the holidays can...
by Serenity Wellness | Nov 4, 2018 | Maternal Mental Health
What every mother and loved one should know about the risks and recovery for postnatal mood disorders It’s normal to have mood swings and feel abnormally weepy or emotional after having a baby. The hormonal fluctuations alone wreak havoc on emotions. Add to that the...
by Serenity Wellness | Jun 25, 2018 | Maternal Mental Health
Postpartum depression affects a mother’s mood, energy, and stability. However, it also has a significant impact on her child. Children with mothers suffering from long-term postpartum depression (8 months or longer) are more likely to have behavioral problems and...