PMADs Don’t Discriminate and Neither Should We
by Hajara KuttyWithin 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…
/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.png00Jessica Peterson/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.pngJessica Peterson2023-02-03 22:32:102023-02-09 23:56:26PMADs Don’t Discriminate and Neither Should We
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…
/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.png00Jessica Peterson/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.pngJessica Peterson2023-02-02 02:44:452023-02-02 02:44:45How to use creativity to cope with PMADs without it taking a lot of your time or energy
“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…
/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.png00Jessica Peterson/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.pngJessica Peterson2023-02-02 02:40:332023-02-02 02:46:01Losing Myself – Surviving PPD Again (A Poem)
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…
/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.png00Jessica Peterson/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.pngJessica Peterson2023-01-11 02:20:162023-01-11 02:21:16Social Media & Mom Guilt
Provider Spotlight“I like to provide resources to families for minimal or no cost. I also host a yearly baby shower for families in my community. My community baby shower is an ‘actual’ baby shower for families that celebrates…
/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.png00Jessica Peterson/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.pngJessica Peterson2022-12-22 22:29:342022-12-22 22:29:34Perinatal Mental Health Alliance Provider December Blog
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…
/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.png00Jessica Peterson/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.pngJessica Peterson2022-12-06 20:56:492022-12-06 22:57:03A chat with Joshua Maze, Specialized Coordinator for Dads and Coordinator Program Response Assistant
You are not alone if you admit to being confused by the maddening amount of health advice and opinions aimed at those who are trying to conceive, pregnant, or postpartum. There are literally not enough hours in the day to accomplish all…
/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.png00Jessica Peterson/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.pngJessica Peterson2022-12-06 18:53:082022-12-06 18:53:08The Role of Integrative Medicine in PMADs: What is the Evidence?
Divya KumarMeet Divya Kumar a South Asian-American perinatal psychotherapist with a publichealth background who lives in Jamaica Plain, MA with her husband and two teenage children. She received a Master of Social Work and certificate…
/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.png00Jessica Peterson/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.pngJessica Peterson2022-11-16 17:37:252023-09-11 20:19:48Perinatal Mental Health Alliance Provider November Blog
Tell us about PSI's volunteer support coordinator program.Would love to! The role of all Coordinators is to provide 3 things - Education, Empathy and Resource Referrals. There are times when a person reaches out for support and doesn’t…
/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.png00Jessica Peterson/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.pngJessica Peterson2022-11-02 17:39:372022-11-02 17:43:02PSI Volunteer Support Coordinator Program – November
What is the PSI Provider Directory?It is an online directory of perinatal mental health providers from all across the United States, as well as Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. The first of its kind, the directory includes psychotherapists,…
/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.png00Jessica Peterson/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.pngJessica Peterson2022-11-02 17:34:152022-11-02 17:34:15PSI Provider Directory – November 2022
November is National Adoption Month. As we enter the month of November, I find it very important to acknowledge the diverse and complex experiences of individuals who are in the adoption community. Whether they are people who were adopted,…
/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.png00Jessica Peterson/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.pngJessica Peterson2022-11-01 16:42:542022-11-01 17:49:07Holding Space for the Joy and Pain in Adoption
Karla Cardoza, LMFTMeet Karla Cardoza, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a small private practice who lives outside of Sherman Oaks, California with her husband and furry pet Onyx. Karla specializes in perinatal mental health…
/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.png00Jessica Peterson/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.pngJessica Peterson2022-10-14 18:30:182022-10-14 18:38:38Perinatal Mental Health Alliance Provider October Blog
Tell us about the training.PSI has initiated a brand-new training on perinatal loss. This includes loss for any reason, including termination for medical reasons, miscarriage, multiple losses, and other challenging loss experiences. The…
/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.png00Jessica Peterson/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.pngJessica Peterson2022-10-12 21:36:122022-10-12 21:38:51A Chat With Dvora Entin on Our Perinatal Loss Training: Clinical and Supportive Care
Reginald DayMeet Reginald Day, a man who wears many hats. He’s a Certified Lactation Consultant, creator of the Get At Me Dad podcast, Fatherhood Expert, Southeast Michigan IBCLCs of Color, Nature's Playhouse Fatherhood support group…
/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.png00Jessica Peterson/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PSI-logo_72.pngJessica Peterson2022-10-03 20:28:312022-10-03 20:31:14Perinatal Mental Health Alliance Provider Blog – September
PMADs Don’t Discriminate and Neither Should We
Q&A: Perinatal Psychosis (PPP) January, 2023
How to use creativity to cope with PMADs without it taking a lot of your time or energy
Losing Myself – Surviving PPD Again (A Poem)
Social Media & Mom Guilt
Perinatal Mental Health Alliance Provider December Blog
A chat with Joshua Maze, Specialized Coordinator for Dads and Coordinator Program Response Assistant
The Role of Integrative Medicine in PMADs: What is the Evidence?
Perinatal Mental Health Alliance Provider November Blog
PSI Volunteer Support Coordinator Program – November
PSI Provider Directory – November 2022
Holding Space for the Joy and Pain in Adoption
Perinatal Mental Health Alliance Provider October Blog
A Chat With Dvora Entin on Our Perinatal Loss Training: Clinical and Supportive Care
Perinatal Mental Health Alliance Provider Blog – September