drkat, Author at Well Mind Perinatal

drkat

395 articles published

253: Healing Through Trauma From Birth and the Pandemic

Podcast, Postpartum, Postpartum Anxiety, Wellness / PreventionJanuary 23, 2023856Views 0Likes 0Comments

Those trained in perinatal mental health can still struggle with perinatal mental health conditions. Having professional knowledge of the issues doesn’t make someone immune from any mental health problems. I’m grateful that today’s guest is sharing her story to show that those in the helping professions can experience the same struggles that any other person…

252: Preparation and Prevention of Perinatal Mental Health Conditions

Podcast, Postpartum, Postpartum Anxiety, Wellness / PreventionJanuary 16, 2023815Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today’s focus is on thinking ahead in your perinatal mental health journey. Most of us learn about our problems as they are happening, and we have to learn how to cope along the way. When someone who has “been there” is open and honest about their experience, we can plan ahead and be better prepared.…

251: No More Shame: Therapists Need Help, Too

Podcast, Postpartum, Postpartum Anxiety, Wellness / PreventionJanuary 9, 20231KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Talking about your own mental health can be even more difficult if you work in the mental health field. There is shame and stigma attached to a therapist who admits that they need help because the assumption is that therapists don’t need help with mental health. My guest shares her story of postpartum struggles and…

250: Coping with Holiday Burnout

Podcast, Wellness / PreventionJanuary 4, 2023537Views 0Likes 0Comments

Welcome to another episode and a New Year! A new year brings times of reflection, especially with all that we’ve been through over these last few years with the pandemic, and some people are still struggling with getting back to “normal.” Wherever you are, it’s OK to be integrating into this new normal in whatever…

249: Supporting Moms and Babies Through Occupational Therapy

Podcast, Postpartum, Resources / Support / DocumentaryDecember 26, 2022716Views 1Like 0Comments

Today’s focus is on pediatric occupational therapy and how it helps many families with a variety of feeding, swallowing, and developmental issues. Aviril (Apple) Sepulveda, OTD, MS, OTR/L, BSP, SCFES, IBCLC is a board-certified pediatric occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience. She spent most of her career in pediatrics at a children’s hospital…

248: Challenges of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety in a Rural Community

Podcast, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum DepressionDecember 15, 2022584Views 0Likes 0Comments

Having a perinatal mood disorder is challenging on its own, but it becomes even more difficult in rural communities where the right resources are not readily accessible. In addition, rural areas are made up of small communities where everyone knows everyone else’s business, which further stigmatizes anyone seeking mental health resources. My guest shares her…

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