The Postpartum Stress Center

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Main Focus:

 

  1. Provide a better understanding and comprehensive clinical intervention for any woman that suffers from the range of postpartum psychiatric disorders
  2. Four Phase Process: i) initial diagnosis made by therapist consisting of a thorough history and discussion of treatment options, ii) after further consultation it is determined whether a psychiatric evaluation is required as well as symptom development, course of illness, personal resources and self-help strategies, iii) aimed at providing ongoing symptom relief with attention to diet, sleep, child management, and support at home, iv) leads women into short-term therapy to address issues that have surfaced as a result of crisis
  3. Husbands are encouraged to attend the 1st session