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S3E5: Imposter Syndrome in Med School

Sep 19, 2019

"The persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own efforts or skills" is Oxford Dictionary’s definition of imposter syndrome. In this episode, Harjit and Margaux share stories about when they’ve felt like imposters in med school and how they've overcome the feeling of not deserving something.

Can Men Get Postpartum Depression?
Just like mothers, fathers can also experience depression before or after the birth of their children. This type of depression is called postpartum depression, or perinatal mood and anxiety disorder. If a man is experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression that persist or interfere with his daily life, he should seek treatment from a mental health professional. Jamie Hales, LCSW, an expert at Huntsman Mental Health Institute, discusses the causes of male postpartum depression, common symptoms, ways to manage the condition before and after the baby is born, and when to seek treatment.
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