StartFragment Many people are familiar with the term “postpartum depression”. It is a very common form of depression that occurs in many women after the birth of a baby. 85% of women will report some type of mood disturbance after the birth of a baby. For most women, it is short lived; yet for others it can be very dangerous. Postpartum psychosis or PPP is the more dangerous form of a psychiatric illness. It is rare compared to postpartum depression, occurring in about 1% of

Are we SELLING ADHD? In 2013, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that one in nine children received a diagnosis of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In another report from the CDC (2007), the diagnosis of ADHD had increased from 6.9% to 9.5%. Are the numbers surprising? But why are children being diagnosed at high rates with ADHD? While there are a few reasons that will be discussed, I will start with one common reason; the practitio