After many years of success, EvidenceNetwork.ca is no longer in operation. We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the organization over the past decade including our dedicated researchers, newspaper editors, readers and funders. However, now it is time to move onto new ways of looking at knowledge mobilization and policy. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Shannon Sampert at s.sampert@uwinnipeg.ca.
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When a new mom has disturbing and uncontrolled thoughts about hurting her baby, help is available

By Gina Wong and Nicole Letourneau Comments Off on When a new mom has disturbing and uncontrolled thoughts about hurting her baby, help is available , , , , , , , , , , ,

Postpartum OCD is frequently misdiagnosed and misunderstood – but it is treatable   In January, a new mother in California became part of a viral Facebook post that described her baby’s four-month postpartum checkup. As a result of the thoughts she shared with her health care providers, the police were called and she was escorted […]

Defusing the ticking time bomb that can be postpartum depression

By Nicole Letourneau and Cindy Lee Dennis Comments Off on Defusing the ticking time bomb that can be postpartum depression , , , , , , , , , , ,

Recently a distraught young mother from British Columbia took her own life while in the grip of postpartum depression, leaving behind a grieving husband and infant son. She was a Registered Nurse and had been seeking treatment for depression and anxiety. Tragically, the health care system she worked for was unable to help her.