Open Directory - Health: Reproductive Health: Pregnancy and Birth: Postpartum Depression
See also: - Post partum adjustment, depression and anxiety. A resource for women to learn about symptoms and treatments. - Volunteer association providing information, resources and phone support to postpartum mothers. - This program aims to research and prevent postnatal depression within Australia. - Addresses the pregnancy and birth needs of women and their families, before and after delivery, particularly as it pertains to the development of depression and other mood disorders. - An article about postpartum depression including risk factors, diagnosis and treatment. - An international society for the understanding, prevention and treatment of mental illness related to childbearing. Website of the Australasian Branch. - A site attempting to raise awareness about postpartum psychosis and depression. - A Postnatal Depression (PND) video and CD ROM for health care professionals and parents dealing with the postnatal depression and its effects. Produced by PND counsellor, Liz Wise. - Offering peer support and resources to people dealing with postpartum mood disorders. - Information, stories and support forum. - Forum for women suffering from post pregnancy mood disorders. - One woman's account of her decent into and back out of postpartum depression and anxiety. - An informational site by a mother who has suffered from PPD and is currently collecting personal experience stories in order to compile a book about a range of postpartum mood disorders. - Identifying and dealing with postpartum blues, serious depression and psychosis. - Information on postpartum depression, including diagnosis and self help and message boards. - A self-help support network, research guide and international bibliography. Includes a self-assessment test. - Patient information leaflet can also be downloaded as a PDF document. - Information and advice from the UK charity. Includes available leaflets and newsletter. - A research article proposing an evolutionary function for postpartum depression. - A women's mental health center dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric disorder associated with female reproductive function. - Providing information and support to women suffering from postpartum depression. Includes medical resources and treatment information. - A comprehensive center devoted to the study and treatment of emotional difficulties associated with pregnancy and the postpartum. - Information and tips for mothers and families affected by PND, compiled by a mother who has experienced the illness herself. Provides two forums for sharing experiences and support. - UK mental health charity information booklet with information about postnatal depression, including signs, causes, self-help and support. [PDF] - An open forum which does not require registration. Includes a subforum for men. - Addresses the issues of treating or not treating women with antidepressants during and after pregnancy. Transcript available. [7:32 Realaudio broadcast] (August 01, 2004)
