Erin Merdy, 30, is a suspect in her children’s death, aged seven, four and three months old. She's accused of drowning them at Coney Island.
For Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17), we spoke with a licensed professional counselor about how deep postpartum depression really goes and how long it actually can last since Black women are more likely to suffer from it, but less likely to receive treatment.
Mom rage can extend well beyond the postpartum period. Signs and symptoms can include angry outbursts, cursing more than usual, screaming, throwing objects, punching objects, and difficulty keeping your temper in check.
According to the World Health Organization, 10 percent of pregnant women and 13 percent of new mothers experience a mental disorder.
Ashley Darby has been transparent about her experiences with postpartum depression since she welcomed her son, Dean, last year. She described the experience as “crippling” and it didn’t improve until she sought professional help. For this reason, the “Real Housewives of Potomac” star was deeply disturbed when a Bravo fan page shared a poll asking […]
After realizing that her family wasn't going to support her on her journey toward healing from postpartum anxiety, Jade D. Kearney launched a community for Black women also suffering from mental health issues. In our exclusive, Kearney spoke about her experiences and the community shes built because of them.
Kyla Pratt opens up about not wanting to limit herself as an actress and looking for new, different roles nowadays.
Motherhood can definitely be a beautiful experience, but’s it’s also challenging. One of the biggest hurdles for new moms is dealing with the strain placed on their mental and physical health. While some mothers have a handle on things as they go through the expected stress that accompanies adjusting to caring for a new life—sans […]
Many people know La Guardia Cross for his hilarious “Interview With a Toddler” series. It’s that series that has helped Cross amass a YouTube following of nearly 300,000 subscribers. Viewers tune in to watch hilarious family shenanigans in Cross’ adventures as the father of two young daughters, ages four and two. Most of Cross’ videos […]
The last thing anyone needs when they are having difficulty with their mental health is a dismissive partner.
In the upcoming episode of "Black Love" Taj, from SWV, shares her experience coping with postpartum depression after the birth of her son.
On camera, Love and Hip Hop Atlanta star Rasheeda Frost has been going through it with husband Kirk. But behind the scenes, she’s struggled with emotional turmoil that she hasn’t really shared with the public — until now. Writing a parenting blog for PEOPLE, Frost got frank about her experience with postpartum depression after having her second […]