I had the opportunity to speak with Eliza Huie recently on her podcast, Counsel for Life, about the topic of depression in motherhood. During the conversation, we reflect on:
• From a Christian perspective, what are some common misconceptions or stigmas surrounding postpartum depression and how can they be addressed?
• What strategies, mindset, or actions can Christian families adopt to support a loved one going through postpartum depression?
• What are common signs of and symptoms a mom might be struggling with depression? How can this be distinguished from normal parental stress?
• Society and social media perpetuates the notion of "supermom" who can effortlessly balance work, family, and personal life. How does this unrealistic stereotype impact a mother's mental health or feelings of shame and insufficiency?
• In the church, seeking help for issues like depression can sometimes be discouraged. New moms might feel the weight of expectations to be the happy, faithful, and content as a Christian mother. How can we navigate these issue and encourage mothers to seek help?
• From a Christian perspective, what are some common misconceptions or stigmas surrounding postpartum depression and how can they be addressed?
• What strategies, mindset, or actions can Christian families adopt to support a loved one going through postpartum depression?
• What are common signs of and symptoms a mom might be struggling with depression? How can this be distinguished from normal parental stress?
• Society and social media perpetuates the notion of "supermom" who can effortlessly balance work, family, and personal life. How does this unrealistic stereotype impact a mother's mental health or feelings of shame and insufficiency?
• In the church, seeking help for issues like depression can sometimes be discouraged. New moms might feel the weight of expectations to be the happy, faithful, and content as a Christian mother. How can we navigate these issue and encourage mothers to seek help?
