I also have my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and in the Master of Arts in Psychology, both of which I have spent the majority of my studies in
learning about maternal mental health.
Organizations from around the world — including the US, Canada, UK, Turkey, Australia, Argentina, Malta, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, Germany, Nigeria, and more — are leading efforts to raise awareness
about maternal mental health through a collective social media push and in - country events.
This week I'm delighted to be joined by Dr. Kat Kaeni about the issue of Maternal Mental Health, which is
all about maternal mental health during conception, pregnancy, miscarriage or loss, birth and postpartum.
When we
talk about maternal mental health that quote rings true for helping mothers understand that trying to reach the ultimate goal of doing it can lead them on a path to not being able to do anything for anyone.
Well, in short, everyone should
care about maternal mental health — and mental health in general — because a stigma still exists and it still persists, and that stigma keeps many new moms silent and ashamed, which can become dangerous.
With trainers Mary Foltz and Wendy Davis on hand, more than 60 home visitors
learned about maternal mental health, how to recognize postpartum depression, and what they can do to help parents dealing with these issues.
When we talk
about maternal mental health that quote rings true for helping mothers understand that trying to reach the ultimate goal of doing it can lead them on a path to not being able to do anything for anyone.