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Perinatal Anxiety

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Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, Perinatal OCD, Perinatal PTSD, PSI Blog

World MMH Day

It’s World Maternal Mental Health Day by Andrea Bates for the PSI Blog May 3, 2017 Can you imagine it? Voices all over the world coming together to support women who are struggling. To help raise awareness across the globe for women everywhere…
May 3, 2017
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PSI News Blog
Perinatal Anxiety, PSI Blog

Postpartum Anxiety – Holistic Healing

Postpartum Anxiety - Holistic Healing By Pam Marmon PSI Blog - April 26, 2017 The overwhelming smell of antiseptics choked the air as I waited for the doctor’s results in the emergency room. As nurses buzzed past my door, I found myself…
April 26, 2017
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PSI News Blog
News/Press Releases, Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression

Learn how to help new moms and dads — Trainings

Coming to YOU! PSI Certificate Trainings: Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Components of Care   We have new trainings planned all the time -- come join us! You'll find more information and registration links below.  The…
December 9, 2016
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Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, PSI Blog

We are with you

Motherhood does not care if a woman is Muslim or Christian, black or white, Republican or Democrat, gay or straight, rich or poor. Motherhood is a state of being that transcends all labels and creates a bond among women.   Postpartum…
November 10, 2016
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Don’t Wait

You don’t have to be in despair to get help by Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D. for the Postpartum Support International (PSI) Blog October 10, 2016 Emotional distress and stress are on a spectrum, from very mild to very severe. We all run along…
October 10, 2016
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Eating Disorders in Pregnancy

Eating Disorders in Pregnancy A Guest Post by Dr. Anna Glezer for Postpartum Support International Blog August 12, 2016 A woman can eat whatever she wants during pregnancy… right? That’s the expectation, anyway. But we often neglect…
August 12, 2016
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Postpartum Mindfulness

Composing a Moment: Mindfulness Techniques in Postpartum Mood Disorders by Edith Gettes MD August 5, 2016 for Postpartum Support International Blog   Parents are among the busiest people in the world. Biologically programmed to care…
August 5, 2016
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PSI News Blog
Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, PSI Blog

Your Diagnosis Isn’t Less than Anyone Else’s

Your Diagnosis Isn't Less than Anyone Else's By Andrea Bates For Postpartum Support International Blog July 22, 2016 Listen, friends, my early motherhood months were no picnic. I was already on medication, though, thanks to my own experience…
July 22, 2016
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PSI News Blog
Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, PSI Blog

Bad Mother – A PSI Blog Post

Bad Mother by Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D. PSI Blog April 23, 2016 I cannot begin to count the number of times I’ve heard someone say, “I’m a bad mother”. Raise your hand if you’ve said that to yourself. Raise your hand if any of…
April 23, 2016
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PSI News Blog
Perinatal, Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, PSI Blog

The Exercise Cure

Postpartum Support International Blog February 6, 2016 The Exercise Cure By Sharon Gerdes Many of us resolve to be healthier in the New Year. We pledge to eat more veggies and exercise more. But it’s cold outside and that left-over Christmas…
February 6, 2016
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PSI News Blog
Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, Perinatal OCD, Perinatal PTSD, PSI Blog

Own Your Story

Own Your Story by Lauren Safran Postpartum Support International Blog January 6, 2016 Picture this scene…soft music…a symphony of gentle chords dance around you. As the tempo increases your heart fills with love. All of the empty pieces…
January 7, 2016
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PSI Press Release
News/Press Releases, Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, Perinatal/Postpartum Psychosis

PSI News Release – Dark Side of the Full Moon Documentary

January 22, 2015 Dark Side of the Full Moon Documentary Released Film Delves into Shortcoming of Maternal Mental Health Care in the U.S. PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL January 22, 2015 – Having a baby is supposed to be the happiest time of your…
January 22, 2015
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PSI News Blog
News/Press Releases, Perinatal, Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression

Postpartum Support International & the DSM5

Postpartum Support International and the DSM 5 An excerpt from the full article, "Postpartum Depression and Perinatal Mood Disorders in the DSM”" (PDF) In October 2010, at the biennial meeting of the Marcé Society and PSI annual conference…
November 22, 2014
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PSI News Blog
Dads & Partners, Families & Support People, Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, PSI Blog

Beyond the Blues: Partners

The following is Chapter 4 of Beyond the Blues, by Shoshana S. Bennett, PhD, and Pec Indman, EdD, MFT. The authors have generously given permission to have this chapter posted here. To get a copy of their book, visit the PSI Bookstore. Beyond…
November 21, 2014
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