Having just celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2017, Postpartum Support International (PSI) is at an exciting point in its development as the leading global nonprofit organization serving families affected
by perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
First Mondays of every month — PSI hosts a free call - in forum for dads facilitated
by a perinatal mood disorders expert.
Not exact matches
We are dedicated to helping new and expectant moms and their families overcome postpartum depression and other
perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
by offering information, resources, support and hope.
We are beginning an initiative, requested
by our dear friend and President's Advisory Committee member George Parnham, JD, to train law enforcement and lawyers in
perinatal mood disorders as well as to instruct expert witnesses about testifying when needed.
Perinatal depression and anxiety is the most common complication following childbirth, characterized
by frequent crying,
mood swings, irritability, extreme fatigue, difficulty concentrating, sleep problems, loss of sexual interest, pervasive anxiety, appetite changes, negative scary thoughts, feelings of inadequacy, ruminating, hopelessness and despair.
The 2 - day PSI Certificate of Completion Course, taught
by experienced and engaging faculty, is a thorough and evidence - based curriculum designed for nurses, physicians, social workers, mental health providers, childbirth professionals, social support providers, or anyone interested in learning skills and knowledge for assessment and treatment of
perinatal mood disorders.
PMHA - WOC Statement: PMHA - WOC was created to fill a gap in support services for professionals and communities of color around
perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and we are thrilled to have our work supported
by an organization that has been a leader in our field.
Members of the team are required to complete certification training
by Postpartum Support International, a nationally recognized gold standard of training for the diagnosis and treatment of
perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
We are dedicated to helping new and expectant moms and their families overcome postpartum depression and other
perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
by offering information, resources, support and hope.
The line is staffed
by parents who have experienced a
perinatal mood and / or anxiety disorder and has recovered fully, or licensed therapist with specialized training in
perinatal mental health.
This Briefing Paper
by Maternal Mental Health NOW and Zero to Three builds on our previous concept paper and outlines nine new recommendations for improving systems of care to address
perinatal mood and anxiety disorders across Los Angeles County.