Category Archives: Psychology

Postpartum Mental Health

By Mary Polce-Lynch, Ph.D. A woman’s postpartum mental health is just as important as her physical health. Since there are common misconceptions about postpartum mental health, this article provides accurate information about the range of postpartum disorders that can develop … Continue reading

Posted in Obstetrics, Psychology | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Managing Back-to-school Stress

Ah, back-to-school! Whether or not you are sending little ones off to new classrooms this year, the anticipation of fall leaves and cooler temperatures signal a fresh start for many of us. While we often look forward to back-to-school routines … Continue reading

Posted in Psychology | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Depression and Pregnancy

Still seemingly taboo in our society today, discussions about antepartum depression (depression during pregnancy) and postpartum depression (depression after pregnancy) are rare. Many women conceal what they are really thinking and feeling because of the fear or guilt about what … Continue reading

Posted in Psychology | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment