Elke Pollak: Breaking the Silence on Postpartum Depression

Elke Pollak courageously shares her personal battle with postpartum depressionGlossaryPostpartum DepressionDepression that occurs after childbirth, characterized by persistent sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion that interferes with a mother’s ability to care for herself or her baby. (PPD), highlighting the profound isolation and misdiagnoses often faced by women in the Jewish community. In response, she founded Tikvaseinu, a nonprofit dedicated to providing compassionate support, education, and resources to women navigating perinatal mood and anxietyGlossaryAnxietyA group of mental health conditions characterized by excessive fear, worry, and related behavioral disturbances. Includes generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and specific phobias. disorders, aiming to break the silence and stigma surrounding maternal mental health.

Further Resources: Tikvaseinu (https://tikvaseinu.org/) and Yad Rachel (https://yadrachelnj.org/)