Most women are familiar with postpartum depression. But many women are also caught off guard by the lesser-known condition, perinatal depression, which describes depression that occurs during pregnancy. Perinatal depression is rarely discussed, but it’s more common than people realize.

Have your children all moved out of your family home? Perhaps your oldest children have jobs, homes, and even families of their own, and now, your youngest child has just gone off to college

Anyone can suffer from depression. There is no demographic that is uniquely immune to this mental health condition. However, research indicates that women are more likely to be diagnosed with depression than men. But why?

May is Mental Health Awareness month. While your emotional wellbeing is always important, this month marks a time when many organizations will promote their mental health services.