Male Postpartum Depression

About this episode

This episode discusses Paternal Postpartum Depression and advocates for legislation regulating AI chatbots in mental health care.

Did you know dads get postpartum depression, too? In this episode, I outline Paternal Postpartum Depression (PPPD) and how to treat it. I also advocate for the passage of HB1806 to regulate the use of AI chatbots in mental health care. If you live in Illinois, here's how to support the bill: https://www.votervoice.net/NASWIL/Campaigns/124881/Respond?vvsn=BAAAAAJBBCRfeACJzmf7DAA Are you a new dad struggling with postpartum depression? Send me a message at info@shapiropsych.com or visit my website, www.shapiropsych.com.

Topics covered

• Paternal Postpartum Depression
• mental health
• AI in mental health care

Keywords

• postpartum depression
• dads
• mental health care
• HB1806

Mentioned in this episode

Products: AI chatbots

Places: Illinois

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