Eyes without sparkle: A journey through postnatal depression
by Elaine Hanzack
Published by: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 978-1857756555
This book made me feel that I’m not alone in my suffering and that other women are suffering the same as me. I am truly grateful to Elaine for giving such an honest account of what happened to her. It has given me hope for the future which I didn’t have before. In my opinion, every GP, health visitor, mental health worker and midwife should read this book.
Another Twinkle In The Eye: Contemplating Another Pregnancy After Perinatal Mental Illness
by Elaine Hanzack
Published by: CRC Press
ISBN: 978-184619885
A book that will enable a greater understanding of what is going on during a period of perinatal mental illness and how best you can ask for help and how others can support you.
Down Came The Rain: A Mother’s Story of Depression
by Brooke Shields
Published by: Michael Joseph Ltd
ISBN: 978-0718148416
Brooke Shields writes about her battle with postnatal depression and her slow path to recovery. In this brave and warm memoir, she lifts the lid on this taboo subject that is still widely misunderstood, giving hope to the countless women who suffer from this debilitating illness.
Best friends guide to surviving the first year of motherhood
By Vicki Lovine
Published by: Bloomsbury
ISBN: 978-0747536482
There’s no magical formula for new mums, but the Best Friends’ Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood can help you to cope – and to enjoy yourself.
This isn’t what I expected: Overcoming postpartum depression
By Karen Kleiman
Published by Bantam Books
ISBN: 978-0553370751
As a woman who has experienced PPD after the birth of my son. I found this book to be most helpful in understanding what I was going through. This will help others who are dealing with postpartum depression know that they are not alone and there is help out there.
Overcoming post natal depression: A five areas approach
by Chris Williams, Roch Cantwell & Karen Robertson
Published by: CRC Press
ISBN: 978-1444167504
Uses the proven and trusted five areas model of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). By bringing together specialists in postnatal depression and with the use of self-help resources, this book addresses all the common challenges faced by women during times of low mood after having had a baby.
Coping with birth trauma and postnatal depression
by Lucy Jolin
Published by: Sheldon Press
ISBN: 978-1847090393
Excellent information on birth trauma, its effects and adaptation to motherhood.
My journey to her world: How I coped with my wife’s post natal depression
by Michael Lurie
Published by: Grosvenor House
ISBN: 978-1906210137
A rare and frank insight into the experience of the partner
Reaching Out
by Mark Williams
Published by: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 978-1477219119
Reaching out is an emotional and honest account of the experience that both Mark and his wife have had of depression.
