by Katherine Stone |
Liz Szabo did a nice piece in USA Today on Wednesday about the role pediatricans can play in paying attention to the health of mothers. She uses the example of new mom Tracy Hart, whose pediatrician recognized she had postpartum depression and convinced her to get... by Katherine Stone |
Couldn't work Monday because the kids had no school. Couldn't work Tuesday because there was no AT&T internet service in Atlanta. Got almost nothing done yesterday because the kids had a half day in anticipation of the snow. And after an inch or so of the... by Katherine Stone |
Wish a major TV network wouldfill a needand create a series that delves into the importance of emotional health, including postpartum mental health? Don't lie. I know the last time you cracked a wishbone or stepped on a crack or blew out some candles this is... by Katherine Stone |
Terrifying headlines loomed last week about pregnancy and antidepressants. Did you see them? Antidepressants Linked to Heart Defects in Newborns – Yahoo! Health Taking Antidepressants in Early Pregnancy Linked to Child Heart Defects – Medical News Today If... by Katherine Stone |
Iwas fortunate to be able to appear via webcam this morning on the CBS Early Show. On a segment called "Ask It Early" featuring their medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton, I asked whether she believed all new mothers should be screened for postpartum... by Katherine Stone |
NPR just did a story on how depression in a family can increase the risk of any one member of the famimly getting depression or anxiety as well. It's a nice piecethat reminds us that we must reach out for treatment not only for ourselves, but to benefit our loved...