Latest reports indicate that Britney Spears may not be an out-of-control party animal. Doctors are suggesting that she make in fact be struggling with Post-Partum Depression... a malady that afflicts many women following childbirth.
Although Britney is checked into a rehab centre, her substance abuse problems seem to be secondary to her PPD difficulties, adding her name to the long list of women plagued by this increasingly common form of depression.
Apparently, Britney is taking comfort from reading Brooke Shield's own personal account of her struggle with Post-Partum Depression... another indication of just how common this problem really is.
What's Driving This Trend
- Post-partum Depression Awareness
- There is an opportunity for mental health professionals to promote awareness and recognize the symptoms of depression that emerge after childbirth.
- Self-help in Mental Health
- Opportunities are available for mental health professionals to encourage self-help methodologies, such as behavioural cognizance therapy to aid postpartum recoveries.
- Celebrity Mental Health
- Opportunities exist within media industries to facilitate open discussion on mental health, particularly for celebrities, through comprehensive forums.
Who This Affects Most
- Mental Health Care
- The practice of mental Health Care provides much-needed treatment for women suffering from Post-Partum Depression.
- Self-help Industry
- The self-help industry can provide self-help approaches to aid recovery from Post-Partum Depression to new mothers.
- Entertainment Industry
- The entertainment industry should aim to encourage open discussion of mental health issues and create influential platforms to take action.
