Episode 22 | Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders with Stephanie Straub, LCSW

In today’s episode of Psych Talk, I talk with Stephanie Straub, a licensed clinical social worker in the state of New York who specializes in treating mental and emotional issues surrounding childbearing. Stephanie shares her insights and knowledge about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADS), which goes beyond just post-partum depression that we typically hear about. Stephanie goes into detail about signs and symptoms of PMADS and what to do if you feel that you are experiencing a PMADS. Additionally, she discusses typical mood changes in the postpartum period and recommendations to manage those typical mood changes, including self-care tips for new moms. Stephanie also shares with us some myths about motherhood and normalizes experiences that many moms face but do not tend to talk about. As a mom-to-be, I learned so many things from Stephanie’s clinical expertise and knowledge. Whether you are a new parent, parent to be, or desire to become a parent one day, you will gain a lot of insights from this episode. Resources: www.postpartumstress.com www.postpartum.net Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen Klieman The Post Partum Eco Map The Post Partum Pact Connect with Stephanie: www.CNYTherapySolutions.com Facebook: CNY Therapy Solutions Instagram: @cnytherapysolutions TikTok: @mamatherapy Ways to Work With Me: 1:1 Coaching Mind Over Matter LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass Resources: Anti-Racism Resources LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources Connect with Me: Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphd. Join my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go Through Sign up for my Email List here. Intro/Outro Music: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Music License Awakening Together, Relaxing into Happiness with William Cooper, M.Th., LPC Experience Awakening....Relaxing into your Being and, therefore, Happiness. William has... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show