Using the Internet to Find Health Information
The Internet can be a good source of information on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. You can find research results, stories from survivors and much more. And every day, more information becomes available.
While having access to information on the Internet is a good thing, there is one important drawback - the often unknown reliability of the information. Because anyone today can put together a website or blog, there is no guarantee that the information on a site is correct.
So how can you be sure you're getting the best information possible? Outside of a website referral from a trusted source, the best way to be sure that the content of a site is correct and up-to-date is to rely on a few well-known, trusted websites. The ones we have listed below are sites that are carefully moderated and offer trusted information.
For Moms & Moms-To-Be
Websites:
- MedEdPPD
http://www.mededppd.org/mothers/
MedEdPPD.org, developed with the support of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), has a special section just for moms.
- Maternal & Child Health Library (MCH)
www.mchlibrary.info
The MCH Library, compiled by Georgetown University, houses a collection of historical documents and reports related to maternal and child health in the United States and health services for children and families.
- Motherisk
http://www.motherisk.org/women/index.jsp
Motherisk provides evidence-based information and guidance about the safety or risk to the developing fetus or infant, of maternal exposure to drugs, chemicals, diseases, radiation and environmental agents. This is a link to information about medication taken during pregnancy and while breastfeeding and how it may impact the baby.
Blogs by Survivors & Advocates:
- Beyond Postpartum, by Amber Koter-Puline
http://www.beyondpostpartumblog.com/
For Dads, Families and Friends
- Postpartum Dads Project
http://postpartumdadsproject.org
An informational site focusing on what men experience when their partners have perinatal mood/anxiety disorders. Offers stories from real dads as well as advice on how to help your partner.
- Boot Camp for New Dads
http://www.bcnd.org
Boot Camp for New Dads is a unique father-to-father, community-based workshop that inspires and equips men to become confidently engaged with their infants, support their mates and personally navigate their transformation into dads.
For Professionals
- North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics & Gynecology (NASPOG)
http://www.naspog.org/
NASPOG is a society of researchers, clinicians, educators and scientists involved in women’s mental health and healthcare. Formed in the 1960s as a collaboration among obstetrician gynecologists, psychiatrists and psychologists, the society’s aim is to foster scholarly scientific and clinical study of the biopsychosocial aspects of obstetric and gynecologic medicine.
- Marce Society
http://www.marcesociety.com/
The Marce Society promotes, facilitates and communicates about research into all aspects of the mental health of women, their infants and partners around the time of childbirth. This involves a broad range of research activities ranging from basic science to health services research.
- MedEdPPD
http://www.mededppd.org/default2.asp
MedEdPPD.org is a professional education, peer-reviewed Web site developed with the support of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
- Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Women’s Mental Health Center Library
http://www.womensmentalhealth.org/library/
The MGH Library on Women’s Mental Health is a repository of useful information and frequently referenced articles compiled into different specialty areas, including psychiatric disorders during pregnancy and postpartum.
Specialized Treatment Centers
Foundations
- Here to Help
http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/other-languages
British Columbia Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information. Publications available in Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, French, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Japanese, Vietnamese
- French: Societe Marce Francophone
http://marce-francophone.asso.fr/
Using the Internet to Find Health Information
The Internet can be a good source of information on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. You can find research results, stories from survivors and much more. And every day, more information becomes available.
While having access to information on the Internet is a good thing, there is one important drawback - the often unknown reliability of the information. Because anyone today can put together a website or blog, there is no guarantee that the information on a site is correct.
So how can you be sure you're getting the best information possible? Outside of a website referral from a trusted source, the best way to be sure that the content of a site is correct and up-to-date is to rely on a few well-known, trusted websites. The ones we have listed below are sites that are carefully moderated and offer trusted information.
For Moms & Moms-To-Be
Websites:
- MedEdPPD
http://www.mededppd.org/mothers/
MedEdPPD.org, developed with the support of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), has a special section just for moms.
- Maternal & Child Health Library (MCH)
www.mchlibrary.info
The MCH Library, compiled by Georgetown University, houses a collection of historical documents and reports related to maternal and child health in the United States and health services for children and families.
- Motherisk
http://www.motherisk.org/women/index.jsp
Motherisk provides evidence-based information and guidance about the safety or risk to the developing fetus or infant, of maternal exposure to drugs, chemicals, diseases, radiation and environmental agents. This is a link to information about medication taken during pregnancy and while breastfeeding and how it may impact the baby.
Blogs by Survivors & Advocates:
- Beyond Postpartum, by Amber Koter-Puline
http://www.beyondpostpartumblog.com/
For Dads, Families and Friends
- Postpartum Dads Project
http://postpartumdadsproject.org
An informational site focusing on what men experience when their partners have perinatal mood/anxiety disorders. Offers stories from real dads as well as advice on how to help your partner.
- Boot Camp for New Dads
http://www.bcnd.org
Boot Camp for New Dads is a unique father-to-father, community-based workshop that inspires and equips men to become confidently engaged with their infants, support their mates and personally navigate their transformation into dads.
For Professionals
- North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics & Gynecology (NASPOG)
http://www.naspog.org/
NASPOG is a society of researchers, clinicians, educators and scientists involved in women’s mental health and healthcare. Formed in the 1960s as a collaboration among obstetrician gynecologists, psychiatrists and psychologists, the society’s aim is to foster scholarly scientific and clinical study of the biopsychosocial aspects of obstetric and gynecologic medicine.
- Marce Society
http://www.marcesociety.com/
The Marce Society promotes, facilitates and communicates about research into all aspects of the mental health of women, their infants and partners around the time of childbirth. This involves a broad range of research activities ranging from basic science to health services research.
- MedEdPPD
http://www.mededppd.org/default2.asp
MedEdPPD.org is a professional education, peer-reviewed Web site developed with the support of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
- Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Women’s Mental Health Center Library
http://www.womensmentalhealth.org/library/
The MGH Library on Women’s Mental Health is a repository of useful information and frequently referenced articles compiled into different specialty areas, including psychiatric disorders during pregnancy and postpartum.
Specialized Treatment Centers
Foundations
- Here to Help
http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/other-languages
British Columbia Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information. Publications available in Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, French, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Japanese, Vietnamese
- French: Societe Marce Francophone
http://marce-francophone.asso.fr/