Perinatal/Postpartum Psychosis Archives

Perinatal/Postpartum Psychosis, PSI Blog, PSI Feature

Perinatal OCD & Psychosis: Breaking Down the Stereotypes

Perinatal OCD & Psychosis: Breaking Down the Stereotypes with Insights from Lived Experience. Join Allison Livingston, Jess Pierson, and Julia Alzoubaidi—members of Postpartum Support International’s Postpartum Psychosis Taskforce—for…

Blog español, Perinatal, Perinatal Depression, Perinatal/Postpartum Psychosis

Matrescencia: concepto clave en la salud mental perinatal

La matrescencia es el periodo de cambio que vive una mujer al convertirse en madre. Entender este concepto ayuda a acompañar mejora las madres, diferenciar entre lo esperado y lo que necesita atención, y brindar apoyo emocional en el embarazo y posparto.

Bipolar Mood Disorders, Perinatal/Postpartum Psychosis, Survivor Stories of Hope

Stories of Hope: Living Through Puerperal Psychosis and Postpartum Bipolar Disorder

Postpartum depression, anxiety, and psychosis: my story of fear and recovery. Discover how I navigated through these challenges to find healing and resilience.

BIPOC Families, Perinatal/Postpartum Psychosis, PSI Blog

Women of Color with PMHDs: Still Not Human Enough To Be Humanized

Discover the media giants' coverage of perinatal mental illnesses, including postpartum psychosis. Learn about the voices that often go unheard, particularly for women of color.

Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, Perinatal/Postpartum Psychosis, PSI Blog

Expecting Intensity: Normalizing the Highs and Lows of Postpartum

Find out how a doula can provide support and help new parents manage fears and anxieties during the postpartum period. Reduce stress and find reassurance.

Perinatal/Postpartum Psychosis, Survivor Stories of Hope

Kay B.’s Story

Explore a personal account of postpartum after the birth of a second child. Find insights and resources for coping with perinatal mental health challenges.

Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, Perinatal/Postpartum Psychosis, PSI Blog

High-Risk Pregnancy and Mental Health

Learn about the relationship between high-risk pregnancy and the impact on mental health. Understand the unique challenges and potential mental health concerns for pregnant women.

Perinatal/Postpartum Psychosis, Survivor Stories of Hope

Suzanne Cooper’s Story

Read a compelling perinatal mental health survivor story that sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of the journey.

Perinatal OCD, Perinatal/Postpartum Psychosis, PSI Blog

The Harm of Postpartum Psychosis Oversimplifications

Explore how oversimplifications describing the differences between postpartum psychosis and postpartum OCD are wrong and harmful. Learn that the DSM articulates the presence of either hallucinations or delusions as a marker for postpartum psychosis. Learn how important it is that advocacy helps more than harms, and encourages parents to seek help.

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

Preparing for Better Outcomes: Matrescence Education as a Pathway

It’s hard to go even a couple of weeks without seeing another sobering statistic on the state of maternal health in the United States. According to the National Institutes of Health, suicide is the leading cause of maternal mortality,…

Military Families, Perinatal/Postpartum Psychosis, PSI Blog

Time to Educate the Masses About PMAD Realities

Trigger warning: this article contains mention of suicide and psychotic episodes. She grew up playing with my daughter. I can still see her squinting in the sunlight to smile at the camera. As a young adult, she joined the Marines, fell…

News/Press Releases, Perinatal/Postpartum Psychosis

PSI Statement on Perinatal Psychosis-Related Tragedies 2023

Perinatal psychosis occurs approximately 1-2 of 1000 births, although occasionally psychosis can begin during pregnancy or after pregnancy loss, most often begin within the first 2 weeks after birth, and might include delusions, hallucinations, delirium, and paranoia.

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/Postpartum Psychosis, PSI Blog

Q&A: Perinatal Psychosis (PPP) January, 2023

You may have heard the term Perinatal Psychosis (PPP) - PSI wants to discuss PPP, and the support and resources available for those seeking help.