September 2002 newsletter 
People with chronic illnesses can be two to three times more likely to suffer from depression than the general population, says psychologist Briohny Cotter.

July 2006 Newsletter 
Feeling sad or depressed is a normal part of life. But life pressures can often cause otherwise normal depressed feelings to interfere with people's personal and working life.

While childbirth is a natural phenomenon and is joyful for many, it is also often a stressful event that is associated with a substantial risk for psychological distress. Unfortunately, a mother’s need for assistance is often not met and some endure psychological problems following childbirth for many years. This was the case with Claire.