Gregory Popcak releases e-book on postpartum depression

Gregory Popcak has released a free e-book to provide clinical guidance and spiritual support for Catholic women suffering from postpartum depression. The psychologist and EWTN Radio host created the resource to address the mental health needs of new mothers, noting that approximately 1 in 7 women are affected by the condition.

Popcak told the National Catholic Register that the book aims to offer a holistic perspective on healing by combining medical, psychological, relational, and spiritual tools. He noted that people of faith are not immune to mental health problems and emphasized the importance of responding to these struggles in a way that reflects the Catholic view of the person.

A primary focus of the e-book is helping mothers navigate the spiritual guilt that often accompanies mental health struggles after childbirth. Popcak stated that many Catholic mothers internalize their symptoms as a personal failure.