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Reproductive Psychiatry
By Dr. Katie Hirst Depression and anxiety disorders typically have their onset between the ages of 18-35yo, which are the same as women’s peak childbearing years, so it is no wonder that studies have found up to 8% of women take antidepressants at some point during their pregnancy.1 Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the…
Read More5 Benefits of Counseling for Postpartum New Mothers
Having a baby is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming, stressful, and a complete change to your daily routine. After a new mom comes home from the hospital, it’s fairly common for her to feel some of the “baby blues,” but some women will experience a more serious condition known as postpartum depression. Research…
Read MoreCouples Communication
Couples Communication Listen in as BOLD health’s associate marriage and family therapist Scott Phillips talks about couples communication. He discusses four behaviors he sees when working with couples. Criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling can be destructive in a relationship and can escalate minor issues into major conflicts. Couples communication is a fundamental aspect of any…
Read MoreHow to Find a Therapist to Treat Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults or about 18% of the population, according to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America. The COVID-19 pandemic only added to the problem. Research shows there are three times the number of Americans reporting symptoms of anxiety in compared to…
Read MorePlanting Seeds of Self-Compassion
By Dr. Mari Janowsky I’ve come to realize that the “default” education we receive from our parents, our schools, and our society-at-large is that we should always be striving for perfection. We are programmed to believe that “Failure is not an option” (who remembers hearing that slogan at least one point in their life?). We…
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