Prison vs. Hospital

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In the August 9, 2004 issue of People, there is a story about Andrea Yates called "Her Private Hell". She has recently lost 30 pounds by refusing to eat, reportedly because she was upset about the forthcoming three-year anniversary of the death of her...

Carol’s Park

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Carol Blocker is trying to get a small, neglected playlot in the Hyde Park area of Chicago renovated and named after her daughter, Melanie Blocker Stokes, who as you may recall killed herself while going through a terrible bout of postpartum psychosis. She has met...

CBS News Covers PPD

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CBS News did a story last night on postpartum disorders, featuring Joyce Venis and Sonia Murdock, among others. Here is a link to their online story: CBS News | Signs Of Postpartum Depression | July 29, 2004?09:21:39.

Another Woman Dies Needlessly

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This story just came out today in the Associated Press – thanks to my Aunt Jan for sending it to me. For those women going through a post partum disorder right now, please don’t be afraid. I thought about editing this story so it wouldn’t scare you,...

Are You One of These People?

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I am always so happy when I hear from professionals who are dedicated to more than simply their medical or psychiatric practice, but to a cause greater than themselves. I think William Meyer is one of those people. Meyer is a clinical social worker and an associate...