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004: Destigmatizing Maternal Mental Health with Dr. Walker Ladd
004: Destigmatizing Maternal Mental Health with Dr. Walker Ladd
004: Destigmatizing Maternal Mental Health with Dr. Walker Ladd
Wednesday 18th October 2017
Andrea Schneider talks with Dr. Walker Ladd about destigmatizing maternal mental health, PMADs, and accessing qualified mental health services.
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Get the buttons here!Breaking the Silence: Maternal Mental Health with Dr. Walker Ladd
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) are the most common complication of childbirth. We talk about access to care, advocacy, and where to get help. It's not a woman's fault if she has a PMAD, with help.
Motherhood can be a beautiful journey, but it can also come with unexpected challenges, especially when it comes to mental health. In this episode of 'The Savvy Shrink', Andrea Schneider, LCSW, sits down with maternal mental health expert Dr. Walker Ladd to tackle the often overlooked and stigmatized topic of maternal mental health. Dr.
Ladd brings her extensive research and personal experiences to the table, shedding light on the reality of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) - the most common complication of childbirth. Dr. Ladd emphasizes that PMADs are not a mother's fault and that with the right support, women can manage their symptoms and thrive.
The discussion dives into the importance of accessing qualified mental health services during the childbearing years and beyond, addressing how vital it is for mothers to receive proper care at any stage of motherhood, including perimenopause. One of the key points Dr. Ladd highlights is the pervasive stigma surrounding maternal mental health. She shares her groundbreaking research on how this stigma affects new mothers diagnosed with bipolar disorder and offers practical advice on discerning evidence-based resources.
Her advocacy for reducing stigma and increasing mental health literacy is both inspiring and actionable. Listeners will find Dr. Ladd's personal anecdotes relatable and reassuring, as she openly discusses her own battles with postpartum depression. This episode is a heartfelt call to action for better access to mental health care and support for mothers everywhere. It's a must-listen for anyone wanting to understand more about maternal mental health and how to support those who may be struggling.