FAQ
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Helplines
National Postpartum Depression Hotline1-800-PPD-MOMS (773-6667)
Emergency Services
If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency please call 911 or visit your nearest emergency department.
Some Emergency options in central Houston:
713-970-7070
Houston, TX 77030
https://www.houstonmethodist.org/psychiatry/
713-790-3311
Books
Books for Anxiety and Related Conditions
Forsyth, J.P., & Eifert, G.H. (2016). The mindfulness and acceptance workbook for anxiety: A guide to breaking free from anxiety, phobias, and worry using acceptance and commitment therapy (2nd ed.). Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.
Mastery of your anxiety and worry, 2nd ed. (Workbook), by Michelle Craske & David H. Barlow (2006).
10 simple solutions to panic: How to overcome panic attacks, calm physical symptoms, and reclaim your life, by Martin M. Antony & Randi E. McCabe (2004).
Managing Social Anxiety: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Approach (Treatments That Work) 2nd Edition, by Deborah A. Hope, Richard G. Heimberg & Cynthia L. Turk (2019).
Getting over OCD: A 10-step workbook for taking back your life, 2nd ed, by Jonathan S. Abramowitz (2018).
It’s not all in your head: How worrying about your health could be making you sick – and what you can do about it, by Gordon J. G. Asmundson & Steven Taylor (2005).
Overcoming perfectionism: A self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques, 2nd ed, by Roz Shafran, Sarah Egan, & Tracey Wade (2018).
Websites
Websites for Anxiety
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Websites for Perinatal Mental Health
Postpartum Support International: provides information about postpartum depression and anxiety disorders, support groups and chat lines, and connecting to help near you.
Kelly Mom: Evidence-based information about lactation and breastfeeding support groups.
Postparum Depression:Free resources, information, and support for mothers, fathers, and families of loved ones suffering from postpartum depression (PPD).
Solace for mothers: Resources and support for mothers who had a traumatic birth.
Hand to hold: NICU support and information for parents.
Resolve: The National Infertility Association offers free support groups and information about infertility.
MGH Center for Women's Mental Health: Reproductive Psychiatry Resource and Information Center
Websites for Pregnancy & Newborn Loss
MEND - Mommies enduring neonatal death
HAND- Helping after neonatal death
PALS - Pregnancy after loss support
Websites for Medication During Pregnancy and Lactation
Mother to baby– information on medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Infant Risk- information and articles on medication risks during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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