Many new moms feel overwhelmed, sad, anxious, or exhausted during their pregnancy or after the baby is born. The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline offers real-time access to professional counselors, referrals to local and telehealth providers, and culturally sensitive support. Encourage your patients to call or text 833-852-6262. For more information during Maternal Mental Health Week, or anytime, visit https://lnkd.in/gikU6Kwf.
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Welcome to May! Mental Health Awareness month and today is Maternal Mental Health Day. Maternal mental health is crucial not only for the well-being of the mother but also for the healthy development of the child and the harmony of the family unit. It's a complex issue that requires support from healthcare systems, communities, and individuals alike. Raising awareness about maternal mental health helps reduce stigma and encourages women to seek the support and care they need during and after pregnancy. It's a reminder that mental health is an integral part of overall health and deserves attention and resources. #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #Weare1in5 #maternalmentalhealthmatters
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Like and repost to learn more about maternal and child health problems & solutions! 1 in 8 women experience symptoms of postpartum depression (#PDD) within one year of giving birth. While life with a new baby can be thrilling and rewarding, it also can be hard and stressful at times. PDD is characterized by feelings of sadness, despair, anxiety, fear and irritability, and may interfere with daily life. Mental/emotional support from friends and family, counseling or therapy, and medications can help women overcome PDD. But it is also very important to normalize this condition in society and bring #awareness of the high prevalence, as many #women feel very alone during this time. Also, anyone can call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-852-6262 for free, confidential, 24/7 mental health support for moms and their families before, during, and after pregnancy! Postpartum Support International Every Mother Counts Womankind Worldwide
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DID YOU KNOW: ❗️ Mental health conditions are the most common complication of pregnancy and childbirth, affecting at least 1 in 5 mothers or childbearing people (800,000 families) each year in the United States. ❗️ Suicide and overdose are the leading causes of death in the first year postpartum with 100% of these deaths deemed preventable. 75% of women experiencing maternal mental health conditions do not get the care needed for recovery. ❗️ Individuals of color and individuals who live in low-income neighborhoods are more likely to experience maternal mental health conditions and less likely to be able to access care. *Information taken from MMHLA.ORG* Maternal Mental Health MATTERS! Learn more about improving maternal mental health care at mmhla.org and check out their amazing resources! #MaternalMentalHealth #PostpartumDepression #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma #BreakTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters #MilkDiva
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For anyine who has been affected by maternal mental health issues or wants to learn more to support friends, family and colleagues. Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) Perinatal Mental Health Partnership THIS CAN HAPPEN #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek, #mentalhealthawareness #myjourneytorecovery #mentalwellbeing
We want to highlight that this week is #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek, a week-long campaign dedicated to talking about mental health problems before, during and after pregnancy. Organised and led by Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) member, Perinatal Mental Health Partnership, the week is focused on raising public and professional awareness of perinatal mental health problems, advocating for women and families impacted, changing attitudes and helping people access the information, care and support they need to recover. If you'd like to learn more, here's the link - https://hubs.la/Q02vgp3B0 #mentalhealthawareness #myjourneytorecovery #mentalwellbeing
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She get it from her Mama! Mothers are the first to teach us TLC. How we care for ourselves and our babies while their in their womb, can have lasting effects for both Mother & Child. Creating a healthy pregnancy journey includes caring for your physical wellbeing AND nurturing a healthy mind. Black Mothers are at a higher risk for perinatal and postnatal mood disorders like depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Health inequities result in these patients consistently receiving lower quality care than the rest of the population. That’s why it’s so important to find support during pregnancy and to seek help and care when needed. Also, developing a mindfulness practice can help you check in with yourself & your emotions - alerting you to when you may need to make changes that reduce your stress as much as possible. If you need help, you can reach out to the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA. #BlackMentalHealth #SelfCare #GetTherapy #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters Mercy Care Hood Medicine Initiative, Inc #GeorgiaCEAL #ARCHIatlanta
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Though I didn't recognize it at the time, anxiety was an ever present part of my pregnancy and postpartum. A family history of unexplained stillbirths was in the back of my mind much of my pregnancy, which meant anytime my baby wasn't active I was feeling some level of nervousness. Even after a safe delivery I felt worried, and frequently found myself hurrying down the hall or pulling over on the side of the road, sick with the sudden fear that my baby wasn't breathing. I would learn to tell myself that he had been breathing the 100 times I had checked before. I was fortunate that this anxiety was not more severe. But looking back I can see that it affected me more than I realized. I didn't have the vocabulary to describe it. I didn't hear people talking about postpartum anxiety, despite research showing that up to 1 in 5 birthing people will experience symptoms of anxiety in the peripartum period. As we wrap Mental Health Awareness month, please take a moment to hear our brilliant team member Lita Simanis share her experience with postpartum anxiety which ultimately led to a career as a perinatal mental health provider. We are proud to have Lita as a part of the Partum Health team supporting expecting and postpartum families as they navigate the mental and emotional transitions of new parenthood. Though May is officially over, we will continue sharing stories from our perinatal mental health campaign, filmed in partnership with Ariana Vargas and STIGMA. We need to hear these stories to normalize mental health struggles and improve support in the fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum journey. #maternalmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #socialworker #familyhealth #workingparents #perinatalmentalhealth
Empathy is essential in healthcare. For many of us working in the field, our empathy stems from personal experience - whether navigating our own health or the health of a loved one. This is certainly true for Lita Simanis, who found herself experiencing postpartum anxiety as a new parent. Her path not only led to surviving and recovering, but also to a career in perinatal mental health. She now helps so many who unexpectedly find themselves navigating new and uncertain emotions leading up to and following childbirth - just as she did. Lita is an amazing clinician and colleague who we are proud to work with here at Partum Health. Lita, thank you for sharing your story, for opening up the conversation about common challenges like intrusive thoughts without judgment, and for your dedication to helping parents. This story was filmed in partnership with STIGMA and Ariana Vargas in honor of Maternal Mental Health awareness month. Though this month technically ends today, we will continue sharing stories and shining a light on these incredibly honest accounts from individuals navigating mental health through fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. #maternalmentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #womenshealth #digitalhealth
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The more we know about the unique challenges facing different populations of our nation’s mothers and birthing people, the better we can help them thrive. That's why we've created a webinar series to help healthcare providers and birth workers learn about the intersection between perinatal mental health and: - Birth Trauma - Pregnancy and Infant Loss - Pregnancy and Disability - Military Families Will we see you there? Sign up here! https://hubs.la/Q01ZDMDJ0
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If you are struggling with #PostpartumDepression, the key to recovery is seeking help as soon as symptoms are recognized. Postpartum depression can present several different symptoms, from fear to anxiety to insomnia and much more. Up to 6% of women will experience PPD during pregnancy or after. Let's break the stigma and prioritize mental health this #MaternalMentalHealthMonth. Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. #BetterMindsGroup #MentalHealth
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