Postpartum depression (PPD) affects up to 1 in 5 new mothers in the U.S. – and it can impact anyone, regardless of age, background, or how many children you’ve had. In this episode, we speak with Megan Spence, PsyD, PMH-C, licensed clinical psychologist, about how PPD is diagnosed, the signs to look for, and what effective treatment and recovery truly involve. We also explore why open communication and early support are key to healing and reclaiming emotional well-being after birth.

<a href="https://www.webmd.com/depression/postpartum-depression">Postpartum depression (PPD)</a> affects up to 1 in 5 new mothers in the U.S. &ndash; and it can impact anyone, regardless of age, background, or how many children you&rsquo;ve had. In this episode, we speak with <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/megan-spence-alameda-ca/869278">Megan Spence, PsyD, PMH-C</a>, licensed clinical psychologist, about how PPD is diagnosed, the signs to look for, and what effective treatment and recovery truly involve. We also explore why open communication and early support are key to healing and reclaiming emotional well-being after birth.

WebMD Chief Physician Editor Neha Pathak, MD, and Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, MPH, explore fascinating stories to find the unexpected things that help us understand our health.

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Understanding Postpartum Depression: Early Signs and Effective Care

At least 1.5 million people in the United States are living with lupus, a chronic and often misunderstood autoimmune disease. What are the most common myths about lupus – and who does it really affect? We spoke with Karen Costenbader, MD, MPH, director of the Lupus Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, about early symptoms to watch for, potential environmental triggers, widespread misconceptions, and what patients can expect from their healthcare team when seeking diagnosis and care.

At least 1.5 million people in the United States are living with <a href="https://www.webmd.com/lupus/arthritis-lupus">lupus</a>, a chronic and often misunderstood autoimmune disease. What are the most common myths about lupus &ndash; and who does it really affect? We spoke with <a href="https://physiciandirectory.brighamandwomens.org/details/1829/karen-costenbader-rheumatology-boston">Karen Costenbader, MD, MPH</a>, director of the Lupus Program at Brigham and Women&rsquo;s Hospital in Boston, about early symptoms to watch for, potential environmental triggers, widespread misconceptions, and what patients can expect from their healthcare team when seeking diagnosis and care.

Living With Lupus: Early Signs, Triggers, and Common Misconceptions

About 805,000 people in the U.S. have a heart attack each year – and the experience doesn’t end in the ER. Recovery is a long-term process. We spoke to Harmony R. Reynolds, MD, director of both the Center for Women’s Cardiovascular Health and the Cardiovascular Clinical Research Center at NYU Langone Health, about the signs and symptoms to watch for, what healthy recovery can look like, how to support yourself or a loved one after a heart attack, and the key lifestyle changes that make a lasting difference.

About 805,000 people in the U.S. have a <a href="https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-heart-attacks">heart attack</a> each year &ndash; and the experience doesn&rsquo;t end in the ER. Recovery is a long-term process. We spoke to <a href="https://nyulangone.org/doctors/1285627695/harmony-r-reynolds">Harmony R. Reynolds, MD,</a> director of both the Center for Women&rsquo;s Cardiovascular Health and the Cardiovascular Clinical Research Center at NYU Langone Health, about the <a href="https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/understanding-heart-attack-symptoms">signs and symptoms</a> to watch for, what healthy recovery can look like, how to support yourself or a loved one after a heart attack, and the key lifestyle changes that make a lasting difference.

Life After a Heart Attack: What Recovery Really Looks Like

Fraud targeting older adults is on the rise, with schemes designed to steal personal information, drain savings, or even jeopardize health through the sale of fake medical equipment. We spoke with Robert “Bob” Blancato, who serves as the National Coordinator of the bipartisan Elder Justice Coalition and is the Executive Director of the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Program, about the biggest red flags – from fake Medicare calls to deceptive billing – and why trusting your instincts, speaking up if something feels off, and staying connected to your community are key to staying safe. 

Check out The John A. Hartford Foundation at https://www.johnahartford.org/.   

Fraud targeting&nbsp;<a href="https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/default.htm" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/default.htm&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763828049587000&amp;usg=AOvVaw21zNt12ppt6FZLWhSoGBBI">older adults</a>&nbsp;is on the rise, with schemes designed to steal personal information, drain savings, or even jeopardize health through the sale of fake medical equipment. We spoke with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.matzblancato.com/about" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.matzblancato.com/about&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763828049587000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2AwurcHk-AO5eoyY_UgIXd">Robert &ldquo;Bob&rdquo; Blancato</a>, who serves as&nbsp;the National Coordinator of the bipartisan Elder Justice Coalition and is the Executive Director of the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Program, about the biggest red flags &ndash; from fake Medicare calls to deceptive billing &ndash; and why trusting your instincts, speaking up if something feels off, and staying connected to your community are key to staying safe.&nbsp; Check out The John A. Hartford Foundation at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.johnahartford.org/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.johnahartford.org/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763669598555000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3YfgpjTvIK9wUsGgO2-w_A">https://www.johnahartford.org/</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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