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.
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.
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.
Understanding Postnatal Depression
- Information and tips for mothers and families affected by PND, compiled by a mother who has experienced the illness herself. Provides two forums for sharing experiences and support.
Understanding Postnatal Depression
- UK mental health charity information booklet with extensive information about postnatal depression, including signs, causes, self-help and support. [PDF]
The Functions of Postpartum Depression
- A research article proposing an evolutionary function for postpartum depression.
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
- Developed to assist primary care health professionals to detect mothers suffering from postnatal depression.
Postpartum Depression
- Information regarding assessment of risk, causes and treatment options.
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.
Pregnancy and Depression
- A compilation of online information about depression during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Focus is primarily on antidepressants and most links are to research-based information.
Royal College of Psychiatrists: Post Natal Depression
- Patient information leaflet can also be downloaded as a PDF document.
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.
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.
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.
Marce Society
- An international society for the understanding, prevention and treatment of mental illness related to childbearing. Website of the Australasian Branch.
Post Natal Depression
- Information, stories and support forum.
UCLA Pregnancy & Postpartum Mood Disorders Program
- A comprehensive center devoted to the study and treatment of emotional difficulties associated with pregnancy and the postpartum.
Postnatal Depression Yahoo Group
- Forum for women suffering from post pregnancy mood disorders.
Postpartum Support International
- A self-help support network, research guide and international bibliography. Includes a self-assessment test.
Surrey Post Natal Depression
- Support and information site developed by East Surrey Primary Care Trust in conjunction with local mothers who have experienced postnatal depression.
Melanie's Battle
- A site attempting to raise awareness about postpartum psychosis and depression.
Postpartum Stress Center
- Information on postpartum depression, including diagnosis and self help and message boards.
A Lighter Shade of Blue
- Post partum adjustment, depression and anxiety. A resource for women to learn about symptoms and treatments.
PostPartum Depression Community
- Message board and chat for women who are experiencing mood disorders after giving birth or adopting a baby, as well as their families and friends.
Postpartum Assistance for Mothers
- Dr. Shoshana Bennett offers education and emotional support for women experiencing postpartum depression and other prenatal and postpartum mood disorders.
PPD Support Page
- Offering peer support and resources to people dealing with postpartum mood disorders.
WebMD: Behind the Smile
- Marie Osmond visited WebMD Live to discuss her struggle with postpartum depression (PPD). PPD can seem overwhelming, but with proper help, it can be treated.
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.
Postpartum Feelings
- Identifying and dealing with postpartum blues, serious depression and psychosis.
WellMother.com
- Information resource for postpartum depression, depression in pregnancy, infertility, PMS, menopause, pregnancy loss and other reproductive mental health issues.
BeyondBlue : National Postnatal Depression Program
- This program aims to research and prevent postnatal depression within Australia.
The Ruth Rhoden Craven Foundation, Inc
- Providing information and support to women suffering from postpartum depression. Includes medical resources and treatment information.
Baby Blues Connection
- Volunteer association providing information, resources and phone support to postpartum mothers.
eMedicine Health: Postpartum Depression
- Extensive information about postpartum depression; including causes, symptoms and treatment. Also gives practical, self-help techniques.
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] (August, 2004)
The Association for Post Natal Illness
- Information and advice from the UK charity. Includes available leaflets and newsletter.
Veritee's Post Natal Illness Forum
- An open forum which does not require registration. Includes a subforum for men.
DrDonnica.com
- An article about postpartum depression including risk factors, diagnosis and treatment.
Postpartum Depression, Anxiety and Psychosis
- One woman's account of her decent into and back out of postpartum depression and anxiety.