Fresh Take: Amy Koppelman on "A Mouthful of Air"
b'While many women experience mild mood changes during or after the birth of a child, 15 to 20% of women experience more significant symptoms of depression or anxiety. But with informed care, you can prevent a worsening of these symptoms and fully recover. If you or someone you love needs help, call Postpartum International: 1.800.944.4773. \\nIn 2003, Amy Koppelman published the novel A Mouthful of Air , a compassionate and wrenching portrait of a new mother torn between the love she feels for her family and the voice in her head that insists they\\u2019d be better off without her. Now that novel has become the film A Mouthful of Air, starring Amanda Seyfried and written, directed, and produced by Amy Koppelman.\\xa0Amy is an outspoken advocate for women\\u2019s mental health.\\nIn this episode we discuss postpartum depression as it\'s reflected in Koppelman\'s book and film; how treatment for PPD and other perinatal mood and anxiety disorders has improved in the last two decades, and why some sufferers still struggle to find support; and why Koppelman hopes this film has a small part in helping us address this silent health crisis.\\nSpecial thanks to this month\'s sponsors: \\nBetterhelp\\xa0Start taking charge of your mental health\\u2013 no matter where you live!\\xa0Go to\\xa0betterhelp.com/fresh\\xa0to get 10% off your first month of counseling.\\xa0\\nExpressable is an online speech therapy company that has helped thousands of children of all ages reach their communication goals. Speak with a speech-language pathologist for free\\xa0today\\xa0and learn more about your child\'s communication development at\\xa0expressable.io/fresh.\\nHome Made Podcast is a new podcast about\\u2026 home. And what happens when you open that door and step into a new world, whether that\\u2019s a house, apartment or neighborhood. Find out more and listen HERE.\\nJane.com\\xa0is a boutique marketplace featuring the latest in women\\u2019s fashion, accessories, home decor, children\\u2019s clothing, and more. By shopping at\\xa0jane.com, you support small businesses, 1500 of which are women-owned. And you will not believe the prices!\\xa0Visit\\xa0jane.com/laughing.\\nKiwiCo\\xa0projects make science, technology, engineering, art, and math super fun\\u2013\\xa0and best of all, kids of all ages can work on them independently! Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with the code MOTHERHOOD at kiwico.com.\\xa0\\nMagic\\xa0Spoon\\xa0is breakfast cereal that gets protein into your kids\\u2019 breakfast- Go to magicspoon.com/FRESH to grab a custom bundle of cereal and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code FRESH at checkout to save five dollars off your order!\\xa0\\nMamaZen is a revolutionary solution for motherhood burnout, anxiety, impatience, and more. Download MamaZen today\\u2013\\xa0and use the code "FRESH" to unlock a free trial!\\nProse\\xa0is the healthy hair regimen with your name all over it!\\xa0Get 15% off your first order today! Go to\\xa0prose.com/laughing.\\xa0\\nSuperBeets Heart Chews are a tasty treat that give you the energy you need and are good for you. Get FREE shipping and returns plus a FREE 30-day supply with your first purchase at SuperBeets.com/fresh.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'