Late Night Health Radio

Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D. ("Dr. Shosh") - Dr. Shoshana Bennett (or "Dr. Shosh" as she is referred to by her clients), is a clinical psychologist and one of the nation's foremost experts on postpartum depression (PPD). She joins Mark to talk about how this disorder affects the entire family, not just Mom, and is a major public health problem. Dr. Shosh highlights six principal perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the signs to watch out for. In her book Postpartum for Dummies, she has created a simple quiz for parents to take and she encourages parents to take the results to discuss with their doctors. She wants families to be assured that if they are seeing signs or suffering from any of the symptoms to ask for help! She knows firsthand how scary these symptoms can be because she suffered from them herself. Dr. Shosh will share the many treatment options that are now available and why you should no longer be ashamed to ask for help.