a resource for the church about postpartum depression and other perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
What is postpartum psychosis, and what does it look like when a mother experiences it?
Aaisha Alvi’s book A Mom Like That: A Memoir of Postpartum Psychosis is a mixture of Aaisha’s personal experiences with postpartum psychosis (PP) and general information about PP. This brief review explains what psychosis is and highlights key points from the book.
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?”
Part 2 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. What Happens at the ER? Coming to the ER doesn’t necessarily mean you will be admitted to aContinueContinue reading “PMADs and the ER: What Happens When 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.
A primer on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders: What are they? What causes them? What helps? Where is God in my suffering?
The Sorrows of Eve 