News Release

November 19, 2004

Contact: Maureen McGuire, 860-679-4523
e-mail: mmcguire@nso.uchc.edu

UConn Expert to Discuss Postpartum Mental Health Issues

Farmington, Conn. – What are some of the mental health problems that can follow pregnancy and how can they be treated? Catherine Lewis, M.D., a nationally recognized expert with the University of Connecticut Health Center, will explore these issues during a talk sponsored by Celebrate Women, the women’s health membership program of the UConn Health Center, on Monday, December 13.

Dr. Lewis’ presentation will run from noon to 1 p.m. in the Onyiuke Dining Room (use main hospital entrance). To register, call Celebrate Women at 1-866-4-FEMALE or 860-679-8899.

Dr. Lewis will discuss the warning signs of depression after pregnancy, the prognosis for women with various postpartum disturbances and the treatment of postpartum psychiatric issues. In addition, she will talk about ways to prevent postpartum mental health problems.

Celebrate Women is a free membership program designed to help women of all ages enhance their health. Women who join receive free, timely health information as well as invitations to seminars and programs designed for women.

For more information, visit the Celebrate Women web site: www.celebrate.uchc.edu.

The University of Connecticut Health Center includes the schools of medicine and dental medicine, John Dempsey Hospital, the UConn Medical Group and University Dentists. Founded in 1961, the Health Center pursues a mission of providing outstanding health care education in an environment of exemplary patient care, research and public service. To learn more about the UConn Health Center, visit our website at www.uchc.edu.

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