The transition to fatherhood brings joy, responsibility, and significant emotional changes. Fathers can experience postpartum depression too, yet many struggle in silence. The birth of a child is often described as one of life’s happiest moments. Along with the...
Pregnancy is often expected to be a joyful time, yet many women experience depression during pregnancy. Some women are concerned about the effects of untreated depression, while others worry about medication exposure during pregnancy. In other cases, depression may...
Pregnancy is often expected to be a joyful time, yet many women experience depression during pregnancy. One of the most common questions patients ask is: “Should I continue treatment if I become pregnant?” The answer depends on the individual, but one...
Here is a Safety Plan Suicidal thoughts can come and go quickly. Even when a crisis does not seem to come “out of nowhere,” a person can move from feeling overwhelmed to seriously considering self-harm or suicide in a short period of time. These moments can feel...
On staying, letting go, and finding your way You don’t usually notice when it begins. You meet someone, and like everyone does, you don’t just see who they are—you see who they could be. They do the same with you. Two people, each carrying hopes, quietly building...
There’s a new consultant in medicine. We’ve all met him. On call 24/7. Always confident. Dr. Google. And by the time most patients walk into my office, they’ve already had a full consultation— sometimes even trying to run his opinion alongside mine. A little healthy...
