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Reproductive psychiatrist, Dr. Emily Dossett, and executive director of the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health, Joy Burkhard, join the latest episode of the Business Group on Health podcast to discuss maternal mental health challenges and the shocking risks to mothers when left untreated.     During this discussion, our guests broaden our understanding of the prevention, treatment, and impact of perinatal mental health and talk about what employers can do to help.  https://lnkd.in/gDm3ZgVY 

🌟 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 is a vital but often overlooked aspect of motherhood. ⚡ 𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘... that postpartum depression and anxiety affect a staggering 1 in 5 new mothers? 🤔 As we observe #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessDay, it's crucial to raise awareness about the importance of providing unwavering support to new moms during this transitional period. Let's come together to break down barriers, challenge stigmas, and foster an environment of understanding and empathy. 🌈❣️ 👉 Join us in delving deeper into this important topic in 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟐𝟑 of our podcast: '𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐦𝐚: 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬' which discusses the complexities of maternal mental health, offering insights and resources. Together, let's unite to end the stigma, provide resources for support, and ensure that every mother feels valued, understood, and empowered in her journey through motherhood. 💕🎉 ⚡ 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒃𝒊𝒐 and tune in to Episode 23 or ⚡ 𝒔𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒚 𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒌 https://lnkd.in/dnGaX8Ym to learn more about how you can support maternal mental health. ✨ #milkdiva #MaternalMentalHealth #maternalmentalhealthweek #maternalmentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthsupport #EndTheStigma #YouAreNotAlone

May is Postpartum Depression Awareness Month! https://ow.ly/zGNG50RYUmw 6 things everyone should know about Maternal Mental Health. And remember, non-birthing partners can also experience postpartum depression - about 1 in 5 partners! Look out for your partner and also your friends and family who have recently given birth https://ow.ly/lHV050RYUmx.

Maternal mental health is an essential but often overlooked aspect of mental health care. Our focus this week is on highlighting the importance of supporting new mothers during the postpartum period, a time of both recovery and transformation. We aim to empower healthcare and mental health professionals to assist postpartum mothers in navigating this challenging yet rewarding phase. Recognising the signs of struggle and knowing when to intervene or triage new mothers to specialists can significantly aid their journey towards rediscovering their sense of self while adapting to the new dynamics of motherhood. Stay up to date this week as we explore key topics and provide insights to better support maternal mental health. #HealthcareProfessionals #MentalHealthAwareness

Several of our therapists Steady Hope are passionate about working with perinatal/ maternal mental health. In our latest blog post written by Samantha Merrill, MA, LAPC, NCC she breaks down a few common misconceptions about the postpartum time period. The postpartum period is an especially vulnerable time period. One of the ways a therapist can support a new mom is by being able to lean in compassionately to help explores what narratives a new mom is holding to and explore what actually might be true or real. https://lnkd.in/e33PB4_z

Earlier this month, I read an eye-opening statistic: 1 in 5 new mothers experience some type of postnatal mood and anxiety disorder. Reflecting on this, I wanted to add my voice to the discussion. How often is post-natal mental health openly and constructively discussed?  I would proffer, not nearly often enough! There’s a stigma; a pressure put on new or expecting mothers to feel nothing but joy – even when that is not the reality. Many women are suffering as a result. We can change this narrative by increasing awareness, reducing barriers to understanding and talking about the effective treatment options to help women recover! So, if you do one thing to educate yourself today, please join me in learning more and using these ready-made resources to spread awareness: https://lnkd.in/gfXuDdwT #maternalMHmatters #worldMMHday #WomensHealth

Last week’s episode of The StateChange Podcast featured my revolutionary conversation with Vermont state senator Senator Rebecca White about her path through alcohol abuse and entering 12-step recovery in the first year of COVID, in full transparency with her constituents & the public. If you’re not tracking this powerful young leader, I encourage you to get to know her & her work. The power of personal #statechange mental health and resilience storytelling is hard to overstate, something I’ve know as a clinician of 22 years and hoped would translate to the format of this show. The response to this episode—especially from folks in recovery from substance abuse and those who love them—has been absolutely extraordinary. We are working in laser focus at StateChange Media to bring the science and tools of mental health to people directly, outside of the clinical treatment system, but we can’t do that alone; we need courageous vulnerability from folks like Becca and our other guests to give real voice to human struggles so that we can help others find their own footing. Thank you Becca for this conversation & your commitment to connecting the dots on mental health, substance misuse & policy on behalf of others—the feedback loop has been immediate and overwhelming, with comments from listeners assuring us that your story has already had a profound healing impact on others. 🙏🏼❤️🧠 (Link in the comments) #substanceusedisorder #mentalhealth #publicservice #courageousleadership #womenwholead #emerge #12steps #alcoholism #publichealth #addiction #healthpolicy #neuropsychology #womenshealth #mentalhealthatwork

Good Counsel Podcast Episode 22 Amy Effman: "From Surviving to Thriving" Amy Effman, LMFT, MCAP is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Master level Certified Addictions Professional. Amy is currently in private practice. She has worked as a Clinical Director, an Adjunct Professor for Graduate programs, a Substance Abuse Evaluator and Treatment Provider for drug court, probation and driving schools. Before becoming a Therapist, Amy was a Career Development Advisor (Career Counselor), a teacher and a Guardian Ad Litem. One of her specializations is treating alcoholics and substance dependent individuals and supporting their family members. Amy was recently nominated "Warrior in Pink" for 2024, which allows the opportunity for her to continue speaking about her journey of turning Pain into Purpose and recreating her meaning of life.   The Good Counsel Podcast is an exploration into the world of helping professionals from various disciplines and walks of life. The goal of the podcast is to discover the motivations and methodologies of these unique individuals in order to satisfy and arouse curiosity among members of the public who have an interest in this area of discussion. The intention of the Podcast is to incorporate a definition of ‘helping professional’ that is diverse. Good Counsel Podcast interviewees will include Psychotherapists, Medical Professionals, Life Coaches, Interventionists, Spiritual Healers, Substance Use Disorder Treatment Professionals and Educators amongst others, in order to capture a broad range of disciplines. My hope is to increase awareness and reduce stigma among the general public around mental health issues, substance use disorders and related problems while exposing people to the abundance and variety of help that is available to them. © Copyright 2023, Produced by Eric Bricker; Theme music composed and performed by Eric Bricker. #traumarecovery #breastcancerawareness #psychotherapy #thriving #podcast #mentalhealth #ericbrickerlmhc #goodcounselpodcast  

Explore how Hollywood's evolving portrayal of mental health is empowering women's voices and narratives, fostering a deeper understanding and destigmatization of mental health issues in this insightful blog post by IAW Member Arielle Miree, MA, LPC, NCC.

For the fellow or aspiring #mumpreneurs out there, I hope that you find this conversation I had with Susanna Kenyon-Muir helpful, reassuring, validating, but most of all hopeful. That from challenge, can come growth. That it is absolutely possible for you to both mother, live and work your way. In a way that does not compromise your values or your own wellbeing. Whilst the systems around us still currently struggle to work for working parents, an alternative option many of us are taking, is using our new found power in #motherhood, to forge a way for ourselves. Using our existing skillsets, and new found Mumhood power, to drive change that is needed in the world. Motherhood does not make is less valuable it makes us so much more. One day, the world will see that. I am making it my mission so. But, until it does, we can find our own way too. Let me know what you think of it if you get chance to listen 😍 #maternalmentalhealth #worklifebalance #valuedliving #psychotherapist