A Conversation About: Postpartum Depression (PPD)

In this episode, the X-Podcast team has a conversation about Postpartum depression (PPD). PDD is a mood disorder that can occur in women after giving birth. Persistent sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities characterize it. 

Special guest Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate Noelle Kristan discusses her work with PDD. She also talks about her lived experience with PDD. Noelle provides professional and personal tips on how to manage PDD. 

PPD is a common mental health condition that affects about 1 in 8 women. Many women are not comfortable sharing their experience with PPD and are reluctant to ask for help due to. The team discusses why this is the case. This episode hopes to bring more awareness about PPPD and to help reduce stigma around PPD in hopes of supporting more women.