Women and Depression

Ever wonder, "Why am I always so tired? So irritable? So sad?"
There are LOTS of reasons why women experience depression.

PSYCHOLOGICAL CAUSES

• Overwhelming stress
• Body image issues
• Rehashing negative feelings
• Low self-esteem

HORMONAL/
​BIOLOGICAL CAUSES

• Premenstrual problems
• Pregnancy
• Infertility
• Postpartum depression
• Peri-menopause and menopause
• Health conditions

SOCIAL CAUSES

• Relationship problems -- spouse, partner, in-laws, children, parents
• Work issues; job loss; balancing home and work
• Deployment
• Money problems
• Death and other major stressors

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Do any of these sound like you?

If any of these describes your situation, there IS help and there ARE ways to feel better.  Please contact me for an appointment or a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if we might be a good "fit."

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Pregnant Women and New Mothers:
​Anxiety and Depression can be Safely Treated 

Your mental and emotional health while you are pregnant and after the baby is born can be complicated, even without the complications of a global pandemic. While our society paints a picture of parents idyllically welcoming a new birth in the family, reality can be much more difficult, for moms as well as dads.

Challenges during these times include:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Panic disorder
• Obsessive compulsive disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Psychosis

Together, these are referred to as "perinatal mood disorders." Sadly, less than half of mothers with symptoms seek treatment. Lack of treatment can result in severe emotional problems in both mothers and children.  Fathers, too, can be affected.  As many as 24-50% of men whose partners experience perinatal mood disorders fall prey to depression during the first year postpartum.

I work passionately to support women and families experiencing issues with pregnancy, postpartum, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), and parenting stress.

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or other symptoms, I encourage you to call for help. I am specially trained in working with women with perinatal mood disorders, and am certified in Maternal Mental Health by Postpartum Support International. 

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Know the Warning Signs of Depression

• Feelings of hopelessness and pessimism
• Feelings of worthlessness, guilt and helplessness
• Thoughts of death or suicide
• Restlessness
• Irregular sleep
• Decreased energy
• Changes in mood 
• ​Insomnia
• Difficulty making decisions
• Appetite and weight loss
• Persistent sad, anxious or empty mood
• Tearfulness

 Jean T. Rothman, MFT, is licensed by the State of California to counsel people anywhere in the state.
In person, I serve the Encinitas - Carlsbad - Oceanside - Vista area (when the lockdown is over). 
I see private-pay clients and am an Out-of-Network provider for Anthem, Aetna and most other PPO plans. 
​Also, I take MHN and Cigna health insurance, and Medi-Cal (but ONLY IF it is through Healthnet/MHN).