by Katherine Stone |
A mom on the website MomLogic has written a very poignant post called "I Am a Mom and I Am an Alcoholic". There is no name of the author listed, nor is the article open to comments, which is disappointing because I'd like to thank her for her honesty.... by Katherine Stone |
Nice story from the St. Petersburg Times on the University Community Hospital in Tampa and what they're doing to help moms with postpartum depression. This includes having moms fill out questionnaires to identify risk factors and then having high-risk moms see a... by Katherine Stone |
It seems I may have missed National Women's Health Week back in May. I didn't notice any big celebrations or news or parades or million women marches — did you? And may I ask, IS THAT ALL WE GET?! A measly week?!!! Nonetheless, in honor of our health,... by Katherine Stone |
I listened in on the press conference today by the National Academies on a new report from the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine on parents with depression. Very exciting to hear the level of understanding about how depression impacts families and... by Katherine Stone |
Here's a section from the highly-respected Mayo Clinic on the issue of antidepressants and safety during pregnancy. (Note: there are two pages, so don't miss the second page.) It is a well-balanced piece that discusses the pros and cons. Here's their...