Sharon Gerdes, Perinatal Psychosis Taskforce
Sharon Gerdes, Perinatal Psychosis Taskforce

Sharon Gerdes

Perinatal Psychosis Task Force

Certified Food Scientist, Author, Motivational Speaker, and Mental Health Advocate

Sharon is a postpartum psychosis survivor. She served on the PSI Board as PR Chair and VP. Sharon’s psychosis occurred in 1979. She did not speak publicly about her experience for many years. In 2012 she attended her first PSI conference. In 2014 she published a novel, “Back in Six Weeks,” inspired by her lived experience. Sharon is the owner of DairyTech Communications and has served on the PPP Task Force since its inception. She enjoys speaking to book clubs and other groups about her wellness journey.