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Around 280 million people live with depression, according to the World Health Organization. Depression is a common mental health condition that can have debilitating impacts on those who suffer from it. It can cause people to feel tired and lethargic, despondent and miserable, and sometimes it can even impact the ability to go to work …
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Throughout the fall and winter many people struggle with low moods and motivation. Some people can distinguish these feelings from depression, which is when doctors diagnose it as SAD (seasonal affective disorder). While you may think that the reasons these feelings emerge at this time of the year are mainly psychological (e.g. we’re past the …
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The birth of a baby is a joyful event but it always brings unexpected challenges for new parents. These are typically overcome in time as the family gets used to a new routine, but the adjustment isn’t easily made for some – especially new mothers who experience postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is a mood disorder …
Continue reading “Postpartum Depression – Not Just the Baby Blues”
The baby blues are no joking matter, and women worldwide know this if they have experienced the effects of postpartum depression (PPD) after giving birth. Hormonal and chemical changes, combined with a ton of physical changes, can leave mom feeling moody and overwhelmed, which is normal after childbirth but may be discouraging and cause a …
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