Patient Retention in Specialized Telepsychiatry Services

Mental health has seen a surge in telemedicine services in recent years, which has proven to be a valuable tool for delivering psychiatric care to patients who may not have easy access to in-person care.

5 Tips For a Sleep Deprived New Mom
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5 Tips For a Sleep Deprived New Mom

As a new mom, it can be hard to get even a couple of hours of sleep in a row. Every few hours, you wake up with your baby. You know this is only temporary, but it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when you’re so exhausted. And when you do put your baby down for a nap, you sometimes feel like you still have no time to relax.

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Panic Attacks After Giving Birth
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Panic Attacks After Giving Birth

The postpartum period can be a difficult time for women. Many new mothers are aware of the possibility of the “baby blues” or postpartum depression. But lots of women are not informed about the risk of postpartum panic attacks. This condition often catches new mothers off guard at a time when they’re already struggling to find their footing.

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Stressed Out Supermom: Finding Calm as a Working Parent
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Stressed Out Supermom: Finding Calm as a Working Parent

Stress uniquely impacts women physically and mentally. Often times, women take on the stress of their children, spouses, and parents. Taking steps to manage and reduce stress can help women decrease the impacts of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Outline management techniques and therapy as solutions.

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Understanding Mom Guilt
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Understanding Mom Guilt

Motherhood brings countless challenges. There’s no doubt that being a mother is hard work, and you are always learning as you go. It isn’t easy to raise a child and juggle all of the responsibilities that come with it. Yet many mothers who are doing their best still struggle with relentless guilt. This is so common that there’s even a phrase to sum it up: “mom guilt.”

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Perfectionism as a New Mom
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Perfectionism as a New Mom

As a new mom, you might feel like you’re never quite getting it right. Perhaps you’re juggling endless responsibilities, and you never seem to have enough time for everything. Maybe you simply pictured motherhood playing out differently. But instead of lots of Kodak moments with your child, you’ve been putting out one fire after another, all on just a few hours of sleep.

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Mental Health Effects of Inclusive Breastfeeding.
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Mental Health Effects of Inclusive Breastfeeding.

Over the course of our lives, and especially during pregnancy, most women will hear about the benefits of breastfeeding. While this information is important, constant reiteration can leave women feeling pressured, guilty and feeling inadequate. This is even sharper when new mothers experience difficulties breastfeeding. Instead of feeling supported, women who struggle to breastfeed or just do not want to, tend to feel pressure. There can be a lot of judgement about choices made in this realm. Such tensions can negatively affect mental health and self-esteem during this already vulnerable time.

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Coping with Disappointment: Pregnancy During COVID-19
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Coping with Disappointment: Pregnancy During COVID-19

Pregnancy is a time of expectation typically filled with celebration and joy as you eagerly await your little one’s arrival. Throughout your pregnancy, there are milestones you anticipate and look forward to: the first time you hear your baby’s heartbeat, seeing that tiny little face on an ultrasound, a gender reveal party, a baby shower surrounded by friends and family, and the first time you get to finally hold your new baby in your arms.

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