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Why am I experiencing severe irritability and depression after having a baby?

ASKED by Anonymous on November 19, 2009 - 5:41pm

I am having crying spells twice a week at the minimum and I get rages of anger from being so irritable that I scream and freak out al of a sudden.

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Time Magazine and The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act

Written by Susan Dowd Stone on July 16, 2009 - 6:16am

Mainstream media is the primary news source for most Americans seeking to learn the facts and form opinions. Major networks, publications and reputable Web sites are powerful resources which help citizens clarify issues of social relevance. The responsibility these news organizations bear to present objective information about crucial pending legislation has long been the proud mission of respected journalists, news editors and, most recently, bloggers.

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Latest Comment by Jazz_U on November 20, 2009 - 1:40am View Comments
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Brooke Shields, Audrey Gruss and The Hope for Depression Research Foundation

Written by Susan Dowd Stone on November 19, 2009 - 5:17am

There will undoubtedly be news stories over the next few weeks focusing on Brooke Shield’s appearance at The Hope for Depression Research Foundation luncheon which took place this week in Manhattan.

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First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden Open Service Nation Veterans Day Event: Postpartum Depression Initiatives Among National Partners

Written by Susan Dowd Stone on November 10, 2009 - 5:21pm

This morning at George Washington University in Washington DC, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr.

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S.P.A.R.K.S. Center leader in community based Postpartum Depression Programs

Written by Susan Dowd Stone on November 7, 2009 - 7:48am

www.sparks.orgS.P.A.R.K.S Center in Brooklyn NY offers hope and concrete services to women and families struggling with Postpartum Depression.

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Reva

VIDEO - HERSTORY: Reva Shares If She Was Open To PPD Treatment Options

October 30, 2009 - 11:00pm

Reva explains if she felt open to all available treatment options for postpartum depression/PPD.

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VIDEO - HERSTORY: Michelle Shares The Mental Health Symptoms She Had After Childbirth

October 30, 2009 - 9:13pm

Michelle describes the mental health symptoms she developed after the birth of her daughter.

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VIDEO - HERSTORY: Cathy Shares What Triggered Her PPD Symptoms

October 29, 2009 - 5:42pm

Cathy introduces herself and shares what triggered her postpartum depression/PPD symptoms.

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