The facts:

• Postpartum depression strikes at least 800,000 American women yearly. That’s 1-in-7 new mothers!

• It’s NOT a “woman’s problem.” Every member of the family, especially the children, are affected. So are workplaces, nationwide.

• Celebrity moms, despite their resources and finances, are just as susceptible — and perhaps more so, because of pressure from Hollywood to “flatten those tummies” after childbirth.

• There’s a big difference between postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis, and the “baby blues.”

• Often the public only hears of well-publicized tragedies, including infanticide. New mothers therefore feel ashamed to seek help they need.

• If ignored, symptoms may not go away… and could even lead to lifelong clinical depression.

• Most doctors have no real training for postpartum depression, and may offer poor advice.

Discover more about myths (like “adoptive moms can’t get this disorder”) and surprising truths (you may not need strong medications to overcome postpartum emotions) when you interview psychologist Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D. “Dr. Shosh,” herself the survivor of two life-threatening bouts with postpartum depression, has already helped thousands of families cope. She can discuss everything from prevention and proper diagnosis to alternative treatments, support programs and healing nutrition.

CREDENTIALS: Acclaimed speaker Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D., has founded Postpartum Assistance for Mothers. She hosts the show Mom’s Health Matters with Dr. Shosh and has authored POSTPARTUM FOR DUMMIES, Wiley Publishing, and the upcoming PREGNANT ON PROZAC.

AVAILABILITY: California, nationwide by arrangement and via telephone
CONTACT: Dr. Shoshana Bennett, (925) 735-3099 (CA); drshosh@sbcglobal.net; www.drshosh.com