mental health

Cancer & Mental Health

Cancer & Mental Health

Woman's Hospital

By: Robin Maggio, LCSW;OSW-C;ACHP-SW, Oncology Social Worker May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, so it seems fitting to discuss how a cancer diagnosis can affect the emotional health of patients, families and caregivers. Hearing the words “You have cancer,” can cause a wide range of thoughts, feelings and even physical reactions. That can be […]

Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression

Woman's Hospital

Author:  Caroline Stewart, RN Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant health problem affecting almost 600,000 U.S. women annually. PPD is the most common complication of childbearing women, and it is estimated that approximately 15% of pregnant women are diagnosed with PPD within their first year of having a child. Though the etiology of postpartum depression […]