Web Directory

» A Lighter Shade of Blue
   Post partum adjustment, depression and anxiety. A resource for women to learn about symptoms and treatments.
   http://www.angelfire.com/oh3/alightershadeofblue/

» American RadioWorks - Suffering For Two
   Addresses the issues of treating or not treating women with antidepressants during and after pregnancy. Transcript available. [7:32 Realaudio broadcast]
   http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/maternaldepression/

» Baby Blues Connection
   Volunteer association providing information, resources and phone support to postpartum mothers.
   http://www.babybluesconnection.org/

» BeyondBlue : National Postnatal Depression Program
   This program aims to research and prevent postnatal depression within Australia.
   http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=94

» Center for Postpartum Health
   Addresses the pregnancy and birth needs of women and their families, before and after delivery, particularly as it pertains to the development of depression and other mood disorders.
   http://www.postpartumhealth.com

» DrDonnica.com
   An article about postpartum depression including risk factors, diagnosis and treatment.
   http://www.drdonnica.com/display.asp?article=154

» Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
   Developed to assist primary care health professionals to detect mothers suffering from postnatal depression.
   http://www.childbirthsolutions.com/articles/postpartum/epds/index.php

» Emory University Women's Mental Health Program
   Focussing on the evaluation and treatment of emotional disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Includes archive of articles covering a range of studies carried out into pregnancy related mood disorders.
   http://www.emorywomensprogram.org

» Marce Society
   An international society for the understanding, prevention and treatment of mental illness related to childbearing. Website of the Australasian Branch.
   http://www.marcesociety.com

» Meet A Mum Association (MAMA)
   UK registered charity setup in 1979 to help and support mothers who feel depressed and isolated after their babies are born. UK network of local support groups.
   http://www.mama.co.uk/

» Melanie's Battle
   A site attempting to raise awareness about postpartum psychosis and depression.
   http://www.melaniesbattle.org/

» PND Productions
   A Postnatal Depression (PND) video and CD ROM for health care professionals and parents dealing with the postnatal depression and its effects. Produced by PND counsellor, Liz Wise.
   http://www.postnataldepression.com

» PPD Support Page
   Offering peer support and resources to people dealing with postpartum mood disorders.
   http://www.ppdsupportpage.com/

» Post Natal Depression
   Information, stories and support forum.
   http://www.pni.org.uk/

» Postnatal Depression Yahoo Group
   Forum for women suffering from post pregnancy mood disorders.
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/postnatal_depression/

» Postpartum Dads
   Information compiled by dads who have successfully assisted their wives to fully recover. Contains firsthand resources for new fathers and information for professionals.
   https://home.comcast.net/~ddklinker/mysite2/Welcome_page.htm

» Postpartum Depression, Anxiety and Psychosis
   One woman's account of her decent into and back out of postpartum depression and anxiety.
   http://www.thelaboroflove.com/forum/karena/index.html

» Postpartum Experience
   An informational site by a mother who has suffered from PPD and is currently collecting personal experience stories in order to compile a book about a range of postpartum mood disorders.
   http://www.postpartumexperience.com/index.html

» Postpartum Feelings
   Identifying and dealing with postpartum blues, serious depression and psychosis.
   http://www.ncpamd.com/Postpartum_Depression.htm

» Postpartum Stress Center
   Information on postpartum depression, including diagnosis and self help and message boards.
   http://www.postpartumstress.com

» Postpartum Support International
   A self-help support network, research guide and international bibliography. Includes a self-assessment test.
   http://www.postpartum.net/

» Royal College of Psychiatrists: Post Natal Depression
   Patient information leaflet can also be downloaded as a PDF document.
   http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinformation/mentalhealthproblems/postnatalmentalhealth/postnataldepression.aspx

» The Association for Post Natal Illness
   Information and advice from the UK charity. Includes available leaflets and newsletter.
   http://www.apni.org/

» The Functions of Postpartum Depression
   A research article proposing an evolutionary function for postpartum depression.
   http://cogprints.org/1720/

» The Massachusetts General Hospital Perinatal Psychiatry Program
   A women's mental health center dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric disorder associated with female reproductive function.
   http://www.womensmentalhealth.org/

» The Ruth Rhoden Craven Foundation, Inc
   Providing information and support to women suffering from postpartum depression. Includes medical resources and treatment information.
   http://www.ppdsupport.org/

» UCLA Pregnancy & Postpartum Mood Disorders Program
   A comprehensive center devoted to the study and treatment of emotional difficulties associated with pregnancy and the postpartum.
   http://www.semel.ucla.edu/uclamdrp/aboutPandP.html

» Understanding Postnatal Depression
   UK mental health charity information booklet with information about postnatal depression, including signs, causes, self-help and support.
   http://www.mind.org.uk/NR/rdonlyres/7ED23EFA-B7E4-4D47-8DF5-1B793F3FB143/0/Understanding_postnatal_depression.pdf

» Veritee's Post Natal Illness Forum
   An open forum which does not require registration. Includes a subforum for men.
   http://veritee.proboards7.com/

» Web MD: Postpartum Depression
   For the one in 10 new dads whose partners suffer from postpartum depression, it can be a frightening and lonely experience. Looking at PPD from the Father's perspective.
   http://my.webmd.com/content/article/14/3606_214.htm?lastselectedguid={5FE84E90-BC77-4056-A91C-9531713CA348}