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A Lighter Shade of Blue - http://www.angelfire.com/oh3/alightershadeofblue/
Post partum adjustment, depression and anxiety. A resource for women to learn about symptoms and treatments.

American RadioWorks - Suffering For Two - http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/maternaldepression/
Addresses the issues of treating or not treating women with antidepressants during and after pregnancy. Transcript available. [7:32 Realaudio broadcast]

Baby Blues Connection - http://www.babybluesconnection.org/
Volunteer association providing information, resources and phone support to postpartum mothers.

BeyondBlue : National Postnatal Depression Program - http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=94
This program aims to research and prevent postnatal depression within Australia.

Center for Postpartum Health - http://www.postpartumhealth.com
Addresses the pregnancy and birth needs of women and their families, before and after delivery, particularly as it pertains to the development of depression and other mood disorders.

DrDonnica.com - http://www.drdonnica.com/display.asp?article=154
An article about postpartum depression including risk factors, diagnosis and treatment.

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale - http://www.childbirthsolutions.com/articles/postpartum/epds/index.php
Developed to assist primary care health professionals to detect mothers suffering from postnatal depression.

eMedicine Health: Postpartum Depression - http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/10311-1.asp
Includes information about postpartum depression; including causes, symptoms and treatment. Also gives practical, self-help techniques.

Emory University Women's Mental Health Program - http://www.emorywomensprogram.org
Focussing on the evaluation and treatment of emotional disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Includes archive of articles covering a range of studies carried out into pregnancy related mood disorders.

Marce Society - http://www.marcesociety.com
An international society for the understanding, prevention and treatment of mental illness related to childbearing. Website of the Australasian Branch.

Meet A Mum Association (MAMA) - http://www.mama.co.uk
UK registered charity setup in 1979 to help and support mothers who feel depressed and isolated after their babies are born. UK network of local support groups.

Melanie's Battle - http://www.melaniesbattle.org/
A site attempting to raise awareness about postpartum psychosis and depression.

PND Productions - http://www.postnataldepression.com
A Postnatal Depression (PND) video and CD ROM for health care professionals and parents dealing with the postnatal depression and its effects. Produced by PND counsellor, Liz Wise.

Post Natal Depression - http://www.pni.org.uk/
Information, stories and support forum.

Postnatal Depression Yahoo Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/postnatal_depression/
Forum for women suffering from post pregnancy mood disorders.

Postpartum Dads - https://home.comcast.net/~ddklinker/mysite2/Welcome_page.htm
Information compiled by dads who have successfully assisted their wives to fully recover. Contains firsthand resources for new fathers and information for professionals.

Postpartum Depression, Anxiety and Psychosis - http://www.thelaboroflove.com/forum/karena/index.html
One woman's account of her decent into and back out of postpartum depression and anxiety.

Postpartum Experience - http://www.postpartumexperience.com/index.html
An informational site by a mother who has suffered from PPD and is currently collecting personal experience stories in order to compile a book about a range of postpartum mood disorders.

Postpartum Feelings - http://www.ncpamd.com/Postpartum_Depression.htm
Identifying and dealing with postpartum blues, serious depression and psychosis.

Postpartum Stress Center - http://www.postpartumstress.com
Information on postpartum depression, including diagnosis and self help and message boards.

Postpartum Support International - http://www.postpartum.net/
A self-help support network, research guide and international bibliography. Includes a self-assessment test.

PPD Support Page - http://www.ppdsupportpage.com/
Offering peer support and resources to people dealing with postpartum mood disorders.

Royal College of Psychiatrists: Post Natal Depression - http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinformation/mentalhealthproblems/postnatalmentalhealth/postnataldepression.aspx
Patient information leaflet can also be downloaded as a PDF document.

The Association for Post Natal Illness - http://www.apni.org/
Information and advice from the UK charity. Includes available leaflets and newsletter.

The Functions of Postpartum Depression - http://cogprints.org/1720/
A research article proposing an evolutionary function for postpartum depression.

The Massachusetts General Hospital Perinatal Psychiatry Program - http://www.womensmentalhealth.org/
A women's mental health center dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric disorder associated with female reproductive function.

The Ruth Rhoden Craven Foundation, Inc - http://www.ppdsupport.org/
Providing information and support to women suffering from postpartum depression. Includes medical resources and treatment information.

UCLA Pregnancy & Postpartum Mood Disorders Program - http://www.semel.ucla.edu/uclamdrp/aboutPandP.html
A comprehensive center devoted to the study and treatment of emotional difficulties associated with pregnancy and the postpartum.

Understanding Postnatal Depression - http://pndepression.tripod.com
Information and tips for mothers and families affected by PND, compiled by a mother who has experienced the illness herself. Provides two forums for sharing experiences and support.

Understanding Postnatal Depression - http://www.mind.org.uk/NR/rdonlyres/7ED23EFA-B7E4-4D47-8DF5-1B793F3FB143/0/Understanding_postnatal_depression.pdf
UK mental health charity information booklet with information about postnatal depression, including signs, causes, self-help and support.

Veritee's Post Natal Illness Forum - http://veritee.proboards7.com/
An open forum which does not require registration. Includes a subforum for men.

Web MD: Postpartum Depression - http://my.webmd.com/content/article/14/3606_214.htm?lastselectedguid={5FE84E90-BC77-4056-A91C-9531713CA348}
For the one in 10 new dads whose partners suffer from postpartum depression, it can be a frightening and lonely experience. Looking at PPD from the Father's perspective.

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