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On this World Suicide Prevention Day , we wanted to shed life-saving light on a sobering statistic. 1 in 5 postpartum deaths are caused by suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for mothers the first year after birth. If you are having thoughts of suicide, text the crisis text line at 741741, or call the national suicide prevention lifeline 800-273-8255.... Please check in with your loved ones who are new mothers, regularly. To my colleagues, if any of your clients are new mothers, please continually screen for suicide. #betheone to listen with your heart before another one stops beating. We are here to listen and help however we can. #worldsuicidepreventionday

Happy New Year! Parents of daughters - A truly important, preventative, and resource packed read, take a look! Unresolved anger contributes to stress, tension, anxiety, depression, and excessive nervousness. It is now estimated that 30% of all teen girls have anxiety disorders."

Important new research about antidepressants in pregnancy- hopefully can help dispel some fears in order for mommas to get the help they need. #maternalhealthmonday

On this World Suicide Prevention Day , we wanted to shed life-saving light on a sobering statistic. 1 in 5 postpartum deaths are caused by suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for mothers the first year after birth. If you are having thoughts of suicide, text the crisis text line at 741741, or call the national suicide prevention lifeline 800-273-8255.... Please check in with your loved ones who are new mothers, regularly. To my colleagues, if any of your clients are new mothers, please continually screen for suicide. #betheone to listen with your heart before another one stops beating. We are here to listen and help however we can. #worldsuicidepreventionday

https://www.psychologytoday.com//what-postpartum-depressio

Thank you Synergy eTherapy for sharing these resources (click the link for more info) on this Mother’s Day eve. Mother’s Day can be complicated for those who have lost their mother, are estranged, are struggling with infertility, who have lost a child, and the list goes on. If this is you, remember to be kind and gentle with yourself tomorrow, this day can bring up bittersweet, intense feelings. You don’t have to deal with it alone- reach out for help from us and/or your loved ones - you deserve to be supported.

Sobering study out of London finding that 1 in 4 pregnant women struggle with depression and anxiety. This study calls for better screening done in a nonjudgmental manner from birth professionals across the board. Please read and share, there is a link to the scholarly article for more info if you are interested to learn more.

Happy Monday! We are getting ready to start another round of our parenting group on 11/27! It is a 10 week group that is geared toward helping parents strengthen their relationships with their child while reducing frustrating behaviors. We only have a couple spots left, please let us know ASAP if you or someone you know would be interested!

Happy maternal health Monday! Here is an important, potentially lifesaving research study about personality traits and postpartum depression and anxiety, let's get as many participants as possible! Any adult, male or female, parent or not, can complete this survey. Of course, the most helpful would be moms and moms to be, but all responses are helpful. It is sadly atrocious when I hear about the poor quality of care women are experiencing when trying to be assessed or get some help for postpartum depression. The more research, the better. Thank you in advance for your help in completing and sharing this survey!

"If motherhood feels terrible to you so far, know this: You’re not alone, and it doesn’t have to feel this way. My daughter is now my unparalleled joy, which is something postpartum anxiety wouldn’t allow me to even dream of. I’m so glad the anxiety was lying." Thank you, Cathy, for sharing your story- your words articulately echo so many of our mommas we see. Thank you for sharing your journey of healing and hope.

It can be puzzling to know how to help or talk to a loved one with a mental illness. Here are some great ways to start! One way is to realize You don’t have to ‘get it’ or ‘accept it’ to accept me. Compassionate acceptance is the best gift you can offer. Ross Adams

Happy Monday! MindBodyGreen picked up our February blog- check it out for cool added content and fun updates! Really thrilled and honored to be a part of the MindBodyGreen team.