Perinatal Depression Archives

Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, PSI Blog

What I Learned Volunteering for Postpartum Support International

Nine months after having my daughter, I started volunteering for Postpartum Support International (PSI). My postpartum experience opened my eyes to the alarming lack of emotional and mental health resources for new moms. Despite…

News/Press Releases, Perinatal Depression

Postpartum Support International: The FDA approval of Zuranolone is a hopeful step forward in managing the mental health needs of new parents experiencing postpartum depression.

Postpartum Support International: The FDA approval of Zuranolone is a hopeful step forward in managing the mental health needs of new parents experiencing postpartum depression. August 7, 2023 - On Friday, August 4th, the FDA approved a new…

Perinatal Depression, PSI Blog

Overcoming Depression While Weaning from Breastfeeding (A Poem & Coping Tips)

Breastfeeding is a beautiful bonding experience between mother and child. I felt lucky to do this, as I know it’s not something everyone is able to do. I was amazed that my body knew how to make milk and nourish my kids. It…

BIPOC Families, News/Press Releases, Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression

Perinatal Mental Health June Spotlight

Provider Spotlight "After giving birth, I fell into a deep depression due to a lack of information from my medical providers and family environment. It took me a long time to get the right treatment. I stopped taking medication when my son…

BIPOC Families, Dads & Partners, Perinatal Depression, PSI Blog

“I can’t be depressed – I’m Black!”

I’ve heard a number of my African American male clients – mostly new dads – say some version of the statement in the title of this piece and it never really gets easier to hear. When you tease out the multiplicative contributions of…

News/Press Releases, Perinatal, Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression

Postpartum Support International Urges Friends, Family to Check on New and Expectant Moms this May

Contact: Kim Lehman, 717-599-0891 kalehmanpr@gmail.com Postpartum…

BIPOC Families, Dads & Partners, Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, PSI Blog

World Doula Week :March 22nd-28th

“I began my journey of becoming a postpartum Doulo(a) in 2020 when I was having my second child. This passion was ignited because of the many questions I had as a father and someone supporting a birthing person going…

Loss & Grief, Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, Perinatal OCD, Perinatal PTSD, PSI Blog

EMDR in the Perinatal Period

Early in my career while working in community mental health, my supervisor often said, “it’s all trauma.” After a few years of experience, I recognized her wisdom and understood more clearly that my clients’ struggles did…

BIPOC Families, Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, PSI Blog

Before, During and after Birth: Representation Matters

Hello, beautiful humans. My name is JaNina, and I am a trained full-spectrum doula. I am currently supporting my community through my own business DoulaMeWright, a local doula agency, Music City Doula, and through a program called Doulas…

BIPOC Families, Perinatal Depression, Perinatal/Postpartum Psychosis, PSI Blog

PMADs Don’t Discriminate and Neither Should We

PMADs Don’t Discriminate and Neither Should We by Hajara Kutty Within the past six months, ten children lost their lives at the hands of postpartum mothers. Erin Merdy, Dimone Fleming, Paulesha Green-Pulliam and Lindsay Clancy are all…

Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, Perinatal OCD, PSI Blog

How to use creativity to cope with PMADs without it taking a lot of your time or energy

As a mother with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMAD), you've likely consumed information about how to cope. You've probably read that rest, healthy food, water, exercise, social support and self-care are valuable and overusing…

Perinatal Depression, PSI Blog

Losing Myself – Surviving PPD Again (A Poem)

“Having a baby is a psychological revolution that changes our relation to almost everything and everyone.” -Esther Perel Only once in my life have I experienced the type of suffering that I did after my daughter’s…

Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, PSI Blog

Social Media & Mom Guilt

How many times have you scrolled on your phone looking at your friend’s perfect picture with perfect hair and makeup? How many times have you felt exasperated that you don’t have that beautiful family picture with your kids? You know…

Dads & Partners, Perinatal Depression, PSI Blog, PSI Feature

A chat with Joshua Maze, Specialized Coordinator for Dads and Coordinator Program Response Assistant

Tell us about PSI's volunteer Support Coordinator program. PSI has over 400 local volunteer Support Coordinators serving every US state and around the world. There is a team of floater coordinators who support wide areas of the country and…