After the birth of her daughter four years ago, Angelina Spicer fell into a depression so severe she was eventually admitted to a psychiatric facility. At the time she says she struggled to find friends who’d shared her experience, even though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate as …
Read More »Phone bank tackles postpartum depression
A group of health professionals gathered at KSEE24 to take phone calls from new and expectant mothers in the valley Friday night. The topic was postpartum depression. Experts say if treated, the symptoms are typically short-lived. If left unchecked, however, the illness can become much more harmful. If you have …
Read More »Destigmatizing Maternal and Postpartum Depression, Family Focus Series
KSEE24 partners with First Five Fresno County for a series called Family Focus. We’ve been discussing postpartum depression. Not only are expecting mothers having a hard time coping with it and new mothers are too. Many moms and families are looking for ways to understand the condition. "It makes me …
Read More »Family Focus: Identifying Postpartum Depression
KSEE24 has partnered with First 5 Fresno County for a week-long series called "Family Focus." Today, we’re talking about postpartum depression. So many new moms experience what’s called "baby blues," but when do you know if it’s something more serious. "I kept reminding myself this is normal, this is what …
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