Seven months after first seeking out help for postpartum depression,Nashville star Hayden Panettiere announced that she is undergoing a moment round of treatment. The actress revealed the news in an open and honest tweet, saying that PPD has "impacted every aspect" of her life.
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Hayden first announced her battle with postpartum depression in October 2015,almost a year after giving birth to her daughter, Kaya. Since then, or Hayden has been a vocal proponent for postpartum care and postpartum depression awareness,saying, "Women need to know that they're not alone, and that it does heal." Up to 16 percent of moms are dealing with postpartum depression - and many don't even know it. What to do when the shadowy cloud turns out to be more than just the baby blues? NYC psychologist Dr. Karen Binder-Brynes offered us her best tips on how to tell if you're suffering from postpartum depression and what can be done to overcome it. In Dr. Binder-Brynes's own words:"The first step is in recognizing that [you're suffering from the] more severe condition we call postpartum depression,and not just having your typical postbirth blues. Most mothers experience some 'letdown' after their baby's birth, but what we are addressing here is the more severe and long-lasting syndrome of postpartum depression. There is still tremendous shame around this condition and often women loathe to confess these shadowy emotions to their husbands, or relatives,friends, and even their doctors."So how does one recede approximately identifying the symptoms of postpartum depression? Here are five behaviors (and suggestions for help) that should help you do the assessment.
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