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Episode 65 – Understanding and Normalizing Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

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Did you know postpartum anxiety is actually more common than depression, and that the two are often experienced in tandem? Postpartum therapist and local mom Thai-An Truong, LPC, shares common signs and symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety and less-understood ways they can manifest for moms. Truong talks about coping strategies that were helpful for her in her own journey with postpartum depression and anxiety, free resources for local moms, how to know when to seek professional help and encouragement for moms working toward healing.

Watch Time: 24 minutes

Truong has been a regular contributor to our ongoing mental health series focused on topics pertinent to parents and children. Here is a link to the free screening resources mentioned in this podcast. 

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