Conference moira::parenting_v3

698.0. "D.A.D. (Depression After Delivery)" by RAVEN1::HEFFELFINGER (Vini, vidi, visa) Mon Feb 11 1991 14:59

This note is being entered for a member of our community who wishes to remain 
anonymous at this time.

Replies may be sent to me and I will forward them.

Tracey
Parenting co-mod

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Depression After Delivery (D.A.D) is an organization which offers support for
women experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety and/or psychosis.  It was
founded in 1985 and exists throughout the U.S. and parts of Canada.

Currently D.A.D. has about 55 support groups and 150 telephone support persons
including 8 men for Husband Support.  A quarterly newletter is published with
research, information, and conference postings.  They also offer information
packets, speech transcripts, and audio tapes.

D.A.D.'s main message is "You are not alone.  Families experiencing PPD/PPP
need not suffer alone.  There is a network of people who are reaching out to
others."

To become a member, send the following information and contribution to:

			D.A.D.
			PO Box 1282
			Morrisville, PA  19067

*DEC honors Matching Gifts for D.A.D.

Your Name
Street
City, State, Zip
Phone

Type of Membership
- ------------------
$20 Friend	- newsletter for 1 year

$30 Associate	- newsletter and 10% discount to D.A.D. conferences

$50 Sponsor	- newsletter, 10% discount to D.A.D. conferences, 
		  and D.A.D. T-shirt

$100 Patron	- newsletter, 10% discount to D.A.D. conferences, 
		  D.A.D. T-shirt, "The New Mother Syndrome" book by C. Dix



This has been entered with permission from the D.A.D. main office.