Part 3 of 4 in a series of posts by nurse and counselor Amber Thiessen. Part 1 covers when to go to the ER, part 2 talks about what to expect when you go to the ER, and part 3 is about what husbands and the church should know, as well as how the gospelContinueContinue reading “PMADs and the ER: How Does the Gospel Apply?”
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PMADs and the ER: When Should You Go to the ER?
Where do you start when you have PMADs? When should a mother go to the emergency room struggling with her mental health go to the ER? Guest post by Amber Thiessen.
What is Unique About a Christian Response to Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders?
Organizations like Postpartum Support International (PSI) do valuable work. They spread awareness of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, offer resources and information, and connect women to the help they need (perhaps a trained provider, support group, peer mentor, or warmline). They also facilitate valuable training, some of which I have personally taken and found beneficialContinueContinue reading “What is Unique About a Christian Response to Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders?”
A Few Studies and Journals on PMADs
What do studies say about causes of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders? Where can you find information on breastfeeding and postpartum depression? What has research shown about intrusive thoughts? This post has links to numerous studies on these topics.
Accounting for Sin and the Curse
Christians can be too quick to blame mental health difficulties on sin. Sin can’t be ignored, but we also have to account for aspects of life in a fallen world.
The Sorrows of Eve 