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Dads can also get postpartum depression
May 8, 2013
The added responsibilities at home had taken a toll on Alan. He was fatigued, irritable and prone to anger. So just as his wife was coming out of her funk, Alan had fallen into his own. He eventually sought treatment at the suggestion of his family.
May 8, 2013
The added responsibilities at home had taken a toll on Alan. He was fatigued, irritable and prone to anger. So just as his wife was coming out of her funk, Alan had fallen into his own. He eventually sought treatment at the suggestion of his family.
The Healthy Outlook column offers information about a wide range of health issues affecting you, your family and your community. Under the leadership of Dr. David Pepper, the series features professional staff from Contra Costa Health Services and covers a wide range of topics, including illness prevention, specific diseases, seasonal maladies, environmental health and much more. It is published by the Contra Costa Times.
| 2013 | |
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| April 23, 2013 | Mobile food vendors add flavor to our community |
| April 3, 2013 | How to Talk to Someone Who is Dying |
| March 20, 2013 | Help control your ‘fight or flight’ reaction |
| March 6, 2013 | Intervene Early to Prevent Psychosis |
| February 20, 2013 | Is it the Flu or the Cold? |
| February 6, 2013 | Recess Exercises the Body and the Brain |
| January 23, 2013 | Blisters are Nature's Band-Aid for Burns |
| January 9, 2013 | Don't Carry Rabies Risk into the Classroom |
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