Postpartum depression (PPD) is a severe and debilitating mood disorder that affects some women after childbirth. It typically emerges within the first few weeks to months following delivery, though it can develop up to a year postpartum. PPD is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and overwhelming fatigue that…
According to a 2022 report from the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, nearly 10 million people over the age of 18 in the United States have substance use disorder (SUD). That’s almost 4% of the entire population. Yet, despite the prevalence of addiction, a profound stigma surrounding addiction persists,…
