For me, receiving an Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis was a clarifying moment in my life. I was 27 years old in a therapist’s office, initially for Situational Depression. We…
Author: Jamie Lardner
Children and Trauma: The Effects of the Border Policies of the United States
Since early May 2, 342 children have been separated from their parents after crossing the Southern U.S. border, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Separating children from their caregivers has…
Postpartum Depression: A Survivor’s Story
One in five women will experience Postpartum Depression. In my doula training, we all discussed that we think that number might be higher, closer to one in four. Postpartum Depression…
My Mental Health Journey
I am Jamie, a partner, a mother, sister, a daughter, and a doula as well as a blogger and podcaster and rec league basketball player. I wear many hats and…