Episode 45: How to recognize and navigate postpartum anxiety and depression, how it affects Women of color, with Dr. Richelle Whittacker, Educational psychologist, and Maternal mental health expert

In today’s episode, Dr Richelle Whittacker, educational psychologist, parenting advisor, and a trusted authority on the treatment of maternal mental health issues for women of color, is coming to the show. 

Dr. Whittaker is a dynamic and interactive speaker that interweaves knowledge with her own experiences.  She is the author of Burps, Bibs, and Breakdowns: A 90 Day Journal for Moms.  She is also the host of the Mahogany Moms podcast.

She is a leading champion for empowering parents and caregivers to become strong advocates for themselves and their children via education and implementation of specialized treatment plans that address the unique dynamics of ethnic cultures/communities.

Richelle accepted to come to the show today to talk to us about how to recognize and navigate postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression, but also how it affects especially women of color. 

 

Dr Whittacker talked about:

👉 The consequences of not leaving postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression undiagnosed and untreated

👉 How postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression is affecting especially women of color

👉 Signs and symptoms to help recognize postpartum anxiety and depression

👉 How a partner can help support the birthing person going through ppa and ppd, and signs to be aware of and reach for help

👉 Where to find help, and what kind of therapist to look for

 

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/ 

Connect with Dr Richelle Whittacker:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_richelle/ 
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-richelle-whittaker-39877258/ 

 

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