Dr Sarah Allen, Current News

Woman Accused of Killing Son Had Severe Postpartum Depression

Chicago Tribune
April 15, 2010| By Jason Meisner
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Law gives $3 million to educate, research post-partum depression

Chicago Tribune

May 21, 2010 | By Lisa Pevtzow, Special to the Tribune

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Melanie's Law Benefits Research into Postpartum Depression

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May 21, 2010| by Tom Henderson

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Greenbriar Parent is a Postpartum Pro

Northbrook Star/ Chicago Sun Times

May 4, 2010

By Karie Angell Luc

Photo Joel Lerner (Chicago Sun Times Staff Photographer)

Dr. Sarah Allen is a psychologist who started a postpartum awareness program in Illinois that Gov. Patrick Quinn just honored.

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Few new moms seek postpartum help, though many should

Chicago Tribune
Feb 12, 2010| By Alexa Aguilar
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Following a Traumatic Birth Experience

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May Declared Postpartum Mood Disorders Awareness Month in Illinois

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In my role as Chair of the IL PPD Alliance I worked with Governor Quinn's office to bring more awareness to postpartum mood disorders by proclaiming May PPMD month in Illinois.

Governor Quinn stated: “I am proud to declare May as Postpartum Mood Disorders Awareness Month in Illinois. By increasing public awareness of these disorders, we can identify women who will benefit from treatment, saving them from unnecessary distress and suffering.”

U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush (D-IL) who recently re-introduced H.R. 20, the Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act of 2009, added his support: “In this day and age, I think it’s deplorable that so many women still have to suffer in shame and silence with a disorder that, when identified and treated early, does not have to be an impediment to a woman and her family’s ability to enjoy the birth of a child. I lend my voice and full support of the work of the PPD IL Alliance and other groups throughout our state and nation who are as committed as I am to working to ensure that all new mothers get the support they need to ensure that this special time of their lives is a safe, healthy and happy one.”

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