Ep. 35: How can we help (or be helped) with perinatal mental health struggles?

When we get pregnant and are expecting our first child, most people don't see this as a time to worry that their mental health is going to go downhill. We're supposed to be happy or even thrilled about this new stage in our lives. But for many families, pregnancy is the beginning of what can be some serious mental health struggles. Perinatal depression, anxiety, and more are all common occurrences, yet ones we don't really talk about in our society. We don't warn families and many will struggle without support or even awareness of what is going on. This week I spoke to clinical psychologist and perinatal mental health specialist Dr. Annie Rohr about her own journey through perinatal mental health struggles and this issue more broadly. Whether you have struggled or not, all of us need to be aware of what to look for and how to help. Show notes: Dr. Annie Rohr: https://drannierohr.com/ Post Partum International: https://www.postpartum.net/ Mom Genes Research Project: https://www.momgenesfightppd.org/ Dr. Rohr's Books*: A Promise: A Vow of Love for Baby and a Message of Hope for Mom - https://amzn.to/3iBv7S6 Finding the Warm and Fuzzies - https://amzn.to/3iCrYRU (*Amazon Affiliate link)