Perinatal Depression / Postpartum Depression
Depression that occurs during pregnancy or within a year after delivery is called perinatal depression. Hormone changes or other possible triggers such as a stressful life event can cause chemical changes in the brain that lead to depression. Health care providers may fail to recognize depression during pregnancy because signs of depression, such as feeling tired, sleep problems, emotional changes and weight gain, may also occur with pregnancy.
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The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other […]
Learning disabilities are neurologically based processing problems. These processing problems can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing and/or math. They can also interfere with higher level skills such as organization, time planning, abstract reasoning, long or short-term memory and attention. For more information go to: Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) For more […]
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers, clinics and hospitals provide a range of medical and mental health services to eligible veterans. Information on medical facilities in Connecticut can be found at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System website: www.connecticut.va.gov/ Eligibility Read More: https://uwc.211ct.org/veterans-medical-services/
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