If you had strep throat, you would call a doctor. If you fall mentally ill, you need to do the same and call a mental health professional. Your mental health is your physical health. Jessica Cuomo is the author of the memoir A Dance in the DSM: My Tango with Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, and OCD.  This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

"We all can learn from the stories others share about their struggles. Perhaps the most important benefit of that kind of sharing is to let people know that they are not alone. Today’s guest shares her experience because she wants people to understand what it’s like dealing with perinatal mental health issues and why it is vitally important to see a mental health professional. Her memoir, A Dance in the DSM: My Tango with Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, and OCD, documents her story. Join us to hear Jessica’s story."

Check out Jessica Cuomo's candid conversation with Mary Beth's Henry on her amazing Podcast, If She Can, You Can.  They discuss Jessica's writing process and the importance of maternal mental health.