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Post-partum Depression and Post-partum Psychosis

Do you know what mental and emotional states after childbirth are normal, and not?

Tully: Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Psychosis

Does the movie "Tully" make you think? Do you know what mental and emotional states after childbirth are normal, and not?

'Tully', Post-Partum Depression and Post-Partum Psychosis

Does the movie 'Tully' make you think? Do you know what mental and emotional states after childbirth are normal- and not?

Helping Depressed Teens: A School Peer Program That Works

Fellow students can reduce stigma, reach out and listen. Here's how.

My Psychology Today Articles and Blog Here

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I am a Psychology Today Expert and write articles, which are collected in one place under 'On Call'. To make it easier to see all my articles, many of which combine my double identity as psychiatrist and author of The End of Miracles: A Novel, I have posted a link to it here. I hope you find these of interest. If you have comments or questions about The End of Miracles or these Psychology Today articles, please do post them on my Goodreads page.

The Suicide Prevention Hotline: Find It in This Rap Song

Can a rap song help save a life? Yes, when it's '1-800-273-8255’

Are You Depressed? Start With the PHQ-9 Questionnaire

Think you might be depressed? Google will now direct you straight to a well-validated and private screening questionnaire.

Depression: What About Ketamine?

For those considering being treated with it, here is recent information from clinical experts.

Dieting and Eating for Weight Control?

Need help controlling your weight? Here are effective psychologically-based tips.

Talking With Your Parent About Aging and Death

Ways to deal with a life stage that brings opportunities as well as challenges.