suggest a name for postpartum depression program

cjog · Jun 12, 2006

More like the Anti Tom Cruise Foundation! Ha ha! He's the one that needs some perspective, jeesh.

rn/writer, RN · Jun 12, 2006

I dont think PostPartum women are just lacking perspective. Depression is much more serious than that Esp. PostPartum when a mother has to not only trying get herself back, but take care of her newborn. Not trying to flame you, but that just seems like belittlement. I hope that it is not.

Belittlement? I don't think so.

Of course depression is more serious than "just" a lack of perspective. But, speaking as a postpartum nurse AND someone who had a long and serious battle with depression, a loss of perspective is one of the most compelling symptoms any depressed person has to deal with.

I clung to the thought that my perceptions were skewed and that things really were better than I was seeing them. I was grateful when caring people in my life shared (gently) their viewpoints and helped me put things into a more realistic perspective. The hope this gave me allowed me to bypass my distorted sense of reality and hang on long enough for the darkness to lift.

Borrowed perspective was my lifeline.

GeminiTwinRN, BSN · Jun 13, 2006

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epiphany · Jun 13, 2006

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DaFreak71 · Jun 13, 2006

Belittlement? I don't think so.
Of course depression is more serious than "just" a lack of perspective. But, speaking as a postpartum nurse AND someone who had a long and serious battle with depression, a loss of perspective is one of the most compelling symptoms any depressed person has to deal with.
I clung to the thought that my perceptions were skewed and that things really were better than I was seeing them. I was grateful when caring people in my life shared (gently) their viewpoints and helped me put things into a more realistic perspective. The hope this gave me allowed me to bypass my distorted sense of reality and hang on long enough for the darkness to lift.
Borrowed perspective was my lifeline.

I totally get what you're saying, but at first glance the idea that overcoming PPD is a matter of changing your perspective is akin to being told to "cheer up" or "snap out of it", or "there's nothing really wrong with you, you just need to start thinking properly". If the goal is to educate and support, I don't know if I'd hang my hat on that name. It has too many negative connotations. But I also wouldn't go with the cutesy stuff, that's played out and gets annoying after awhile, especially if it's an issue that needs to be taken seriously.

DaFreak71 · Jun 13, 2006

Nothing with "down" or "out" or "blues" in it.... no negative words at all. Nothing that will call attention to the condition. They want to be able to discuss it if someone ask why a nurse is visiting them.
I loved "New Beginnings" and "Healthy Start".
"PostCare Program" would sound professional. And they could mention it without bringing attention to the depression.... we need to consider privacy!

Great point about the privacy. Postcare Program does sound professional, and you wouldn't have to divulge your personal issues to a stranger if they asked where you were going, etc. I like it.

Fiona59 · Jun 13, 2006

We need to remember that the OP is in Australia. What is considered fun or even a brand name in the US may not be down under or even up north (here in Canada).

imenid37 · Jun 13, 2006

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LoriAlabamaRN · Jun 14, 2006

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