Perinatal Mood Disorder Support Group January 13, 2010

Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers offer a free perinatal mood disorder support group. This group is open to women who are pregnant or postpartum and are suffering from one of the following conditions:

* Anxiety
* Depression
* Obsessive-compulsive disorder tendencies
* Stress
* Post-traumatic stress

Moms are welcome to bring their baby.
Attending a support group can be very beneficial for pregnant and post-delivered moms, and postpartum mood disorders are treatable. Although this is thought to be a disorder that primarily affects women, postpartum mood disorder is a serious illness that impacts the entire family. While men do not face the same physiological changes that women face surrounding childbirth, they do face many of the same psychological changes and pressures. Without effective intervention it can cause great suffering and serious damage to families.

For more information, please call the ResourceLink toll-free 1.877.728.5414, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You may also leave a message during after hours and someone will return your call during the next business day.

Official Website: http://www.chandlerregional.org/Medical_Services/Community_Outreach/189238