People step up to help pregnant, postpartum moms amid Maui wildfire devastation Thursday, August 17 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Aubrey Vailoces, a mom of three, was breastfeeding her 10-month-old daughter in her Maui home last week when she said alarms started going off and she saw her entire neighborhood was covered in black smoke."You couldn't even see the neighbors' houses,"... Read More.
Not enough moms seek help for postpartum depression. Will the new pill help? Monday, August 14 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Khadija Hines struggled with feelings of depression after the birth of her third child."There was no sunshine, a lot of dark moments," Hines told ABC News. "My family's from the Caribbean islands and they weren't really understanding ... it felt extremely... Read More.
Five things to know about first-ever FDA-approved pill for postpartum depression Tuesday, August 8 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A new medication just approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration could revolutionize the treatment of postpartum depression, a condition that affects as many as 1 in 8 women who have recently given birth.The medication, zuranolone, to be sold under... Read More.
Postpartum depression pill shows positive effects, new trial data shows Thursday, July 27 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A pill for postpartum depression led to meaningful improvements in depression symptoms, according to a late-stage study published Wednesday in The American Journal of Psychiatry.The pill, zuranolone, is not yet approved, but the Food and Drug Administration is expected to make... Read More.
Husband speaks out about postpartum depression after wife dies by suicide Monday, June 12 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Ariana Sutton was a dance instructor and mom of three whom friends describe as "warm" and "upbeat," and who loved being a mom, according to her husband Tyler Sutton.On May 22, Ariana Sutton, 36, gave birth to newborn twins Everly Irene... Read More.
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star opens up about battle with postpartum anxiety, severe PMS disorder Wednesday, April 26 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- In Camilla Luddington's role as Dr. Jo Wilson on Grey's Anatomy, the actress was tasked with portraying a character who experienced mental health struggles, including a stay in a psychiatric facility.Offscreen, Luddington is opening up about the mental health struggles she... Read More.
Hayden Panettiere shares what she wished she knew about postpartum depression Monday, March 27 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Hayden Panettiere, who hasn't shied away from talking about postpartum depression, is sharing what she wishes she knew beforehand.The Scream 6 star welcomed her daughter Kaya back in 2014, but said she wasn't aware that postpartum depression could affect her."I wish... Read More.
First pill to treat postpartum depression moves to FDA for review Wednesday, February 8 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A first-of-its-kind pill designed to help treat postpartum depression is one step closer to being available to new mothers.The drug, called Zuranolone, is now being reviewed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which has until Aug. 5, 2023, to decide... Read More.
“American Beauty” actress Mena Suvari opens up about postpartum depression Wednesday, November 30 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Actress Mena Suvari is opening up about her struggles with mental health in the hopes that her honesty will make other mothers feel less alone.“I struggle with postpartum every day,” said Suvari. “I remember sitting on our balcony freaking out saying,... Read More.
Hayden Panettiere opens up about struggle with alcoholism, postpartum depression Wednesday, July 6 by ABC NewsAfter four years away from the Hollywood spotlight , actress Hayden Panettiere is opening up for the first time about the challenges she's faced that nearly destroyed her career.In a People and Good Morning America exclusive interview, the 32-year-old said... Read More.