This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum DepressionA major addition to both maternity and psychology literature, here is a guide to self-help and professional treatment of postpartum depression--one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed mental illnesses. The authors debunk the myths surrounding PPD and provide compassionate support and solid advice for women with PPD. |
Contents
Thought Patterns | 24 |
Is There Anything I Can Take to Make This | 97 |
Getting the Most | 128 |
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This Isn't What I Expected [2nd edition]: Overcoming Postpartum Depression Karen R. Kleiman,Valerie Davis Raskin No preview available - 2013 |
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