Pablo: depression when you have a new baby
Pablo discusses how postpartum depression is different because the parent must try to care for himself while also constantly caring for a new infant.
Allen: listening is the best thing you can do
Allen talks about how important it is to just listen and how hard it is to do. After practicing it with his wife, he can apply it to other parts of his life now, including his relationship with his friends and child.
Kasimir: the best support is a listening ear
Kasimir talks about how he finally realized the best way to support his partner when she was going through PPD/A was to listen to her.
Mariko and Kasimir: supporting someone with a PMAD
Even before Mariko was able to tell Kasimir what she really needed to recover, the fact that he just listened as she shared her feelings and experiences, without judging or trying to fix it, was extremely helpful.
Mariko and Kasimir: how to be an effective supporter
Even before Mariko was able to tell Kasimir what she really needed to recover, the fact that he just listened as she shared her feelings and experiences, without judging or trying to fix it, was extremely helpful.
Allen: advice for fathers
Allen advises that often the best thing a person can do to support a person with PPD/A, or any struggling new parent, is to just listen to them.
Allen: the importance of supporting fathers
Allen discusses how fathers are under pressure to try to fix difficult situations, rather than care for emotional health.
Kasimir: there’s no shame in dads asking for help
Kasimir discusses how it can be hard for many men to ask for help, particularly because society expects them to be responsible for their family.
Pablo: self-care is for partners too
Pablo discusses why it is essential to take care of yourself.
Robin: recovering with support from the Pacific Post Partum Support Society
Robin describes how being able to share her story helped her to recover from PPD/A
