PPD Support Groups in the US and Canada

What is Wrong With Me??!!: Helping You Understand What's Happening to You

National, State & Local Support Organizations for Women with PPD

How to Make the Most of Your Mental Health Benefits
Many women with postpartum depression who want to reach out for professional help aren't sure if therapy is even covered by their insurance, and many who do have coverage find it can be quite limited.  The New York Times' Patient Money columnist Lesley Alderman has written a much-needed column on how to make the most of your mental health insurance benefits.  She offers great tips, especially in light of the fact that the Mental Health Parity Law is about to take effect in January.  You might find that the benefits your insurance company offers for mental health care have b

Help March of Dimes Fight Premature Birth, Common Outcome for Depressed Pregnant Women
The March of Dimes is hosting Fight For Preemies Day on November 17.  Premature birth is a health crisis that jeopardizes the lives and health of nearly half-million babies each year. It is the #1 killer of newborns and can lead to lifelong disabilities.  November 17 is dedicated to raising awareness of the crisis of premature birth. The March of Dimes invites you to get involved.  You can:• Learn about premature birth at

Mother in Postpartum Psychosis Case Returns to Jail After Plea Deal
The Des Moines Register reports that Heidi Anfinson, who drowned her 2-week-old child in 1998 while allegedly suffering from postpartum psychosis, is now headed back to jail.  Anfinson had been granted a new trial after being imprisoned for nine years of her original sentence of 50 years for second-degree murder.  She had been out for jail for about a year.  "The [Iowa] Supreme Court threw out her conviction at a second trial, held in 2000, because her attorney at the time, Bill Kutmus, failed to raise compelling evidence

Do You Read One of the Top 100 Health Blogs?
Thanks to those of you who visited Organized Wisdom and nominated Postpartum Progress as a top resource for information on postpartum depression.  We now have 14 nominations and are leading the pack.  You can still nominate Postpartum Progress or any other site you feel is a great resource on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders!  I nominated PSI and the MGH Center for Women's Mental Health. Also, remember last week when I said thi

Postpartum Progress Blogroll for Moms with Postpartum Depression
I've been busy redoing the Postpartum Progress Blogroll this week.  I've taken off blogs that no longer exist or that haven't been updated in quite a while, and tried to add a few more.  Since I've added some that weren't on the blogroll before, you should definitely check it out.  You'll mainly see blogs written by mommas who are currently going through (or are survivors of) postpartum depression or related illnesses.  They include (but are not limited to): Unexpected Blessing