Postpartum Bipolar Disorder: The Invisible Postpartum Mood Disorder

Dyane will define postpartum bipolar disorder (bipolar, peripartum onset), a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder which is also a form of bipolar disorder. She was diagnosed with postpartum bipolar disorder in 2007 after the birth of her second child. She'll touch upon postpartum psychosis (another perinatal mood and anxiety disorder) and explain its connection with postpartum bipolar. Lastly, Dyane will share several key tools that helped her achieve mood stability. These modalities include a specific style of exercise recommended by a noted psychiatrist for mood stability, companion pets, bibliotherapy, and Shinrin-roku ("forest bathing"). • Dyane’s website: www.dyaneharwood.com • Birth of a New Brain blog: www.proudlybipolarwordpress.com • Twitter: @DyaneHarwood • Facebook Author Page:   / birthofanewbrain   • Mom & Mind Podcast with Dr. Katayune Kaeni: http://momandmind.libsyn.com/70-postp...