Mothers with postpartum depression are still minimized by many doctors nowadays. “Oh, that’s natural, don’t worry, it’ll clear up in a few days,” is something a physician told my friend after one of her deliveries. Depression as acne, you’ve got to love it.

But sadly, I don’t believe such responses are all that uncommon. While we may be a nation of pill poppers, we’re also a nation of minimizing serious concerns such as postpartum depression.

I wrote about this issue earlier this year, and I’m honored that Katherine Stone has singled out our blog entry on the topic as one of the “Top Ten Writers on Postpartum Depression.” I also feel a little out of place on a list of such deeply moving stories by moms who’ve had postpartum depression. They are well worth the read.

Check it out: Top Ten Writers on Postpartum Depression in 2009 – Postpartum Progress

Dr. John Grohol is the CEO and founder of Psych Central. He is an author, researcher and expert in mental health online, and has been writing about online behavior, mental health and psychology issues -- as well as the intersection of technology and human behavior -- since 1992. Dr. Grohol sits on the editorial board of the journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking and is a founding board member and treasurer of the Society for Participatory Medicine.

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