GOOD MOMS Have Scary Thoughts

Book Cover; 'Good Moms: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers', by Karen Kleiman, MSW

Great new book on discussing Postpartum anxiety and provide resources to moms needing help. Read the article: here. Check out the book and sign up for our BOLD MOMS support…

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Bipolar Disorder and Babies

Bipolar Disorder and Babies: Strategies for Care During Pregnancy and Postpartum Katie Hirst, MD Psychiatrist, BOLD Health, Inc. Encinitas, CA

I was so honored to give a talk for the International Bipolar Foundation last week, teaching women with Bipolar Disorder how to navigate some common challenges of pregnancy and postpartum. Helping women have safe and healthy pregnancies and is one of the best parts of my work!

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BOLD VOICES Ep. 2 – Dr. Katie Hirst, MD – Part II

Bold Voices for Bold Health

The conclusion of a very intense and personal story from our own Dr. Katie Hirst, MD. A star doctor who comes face to face with her own postpartum depression and anxiety that leads to debilitating addiction. We so often see addiction as an affliction of the poor, of the other, of anyone but us. What happens when we take our blinders off and really look at the addiction issue. We find that it hits everyone, regardless of class status, race, gender, education and anything else. This is an extraordinary story of struggle, self realization, and overcoming mighty obstacles to get her life back. Interviewed by BOLD Health colleague Dr. Thomas Paulus, this incredible story shows the ease at which an addiction develops and the strength it takes to get your life back.

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