Kimberly Kleinman, PsyD, instructor in clinical psychology (in psychiatry), explains that Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is depression with a seasonal pattern.
Jack Drescher, MD, clinical professor of psychiatry, said that outing can be an act of violence. “It was probably a great source of shame and embarrassment,” he said.
“Expedited recovery obviously is a huge plus in helping individuals with PPD feel back to themselves … a key to bonding in the earliest days of a baby’s life,” said Dr. Catherine Monk.
A new study suggests that mothers who experience poor sleep during pregnancy, particularly during the second trimester, are more likely to have children with neurodevelopmental issues.