Postpartum Support International (PSI)
- Postpartum Support International is a Global Resource for Mothers and Families March 9, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Postpartum Support Is an International Resource for Mothers and Families You Are Not Alone, You Are Not to Blame, With Help, You Will Get Well Portland, OR March 9—One in seven pregnant or postpartum mothers all over the globe will experience depression, anxiety, or another perinatal mood disorder. Whether they live in […]
- The Reality of Postpartum Anxiety and 4 Ways to Manage it January 26, 2021by Amy Stuart Vanessa’s first several months as a parent were marked by debilitating anxiety. She was terrified of leaving the house and felt certain something terrible would happen if she did. She obsessively checked on her infant as she slept to ensure she could both see and hear that she was still breathing. She […]
- Renewal 2021 – PSI Video Series January 21, 2021Have you ever wanted to learn more about meditation, mindfulness, yoga and grow your self-care toolbox? If so, PSI will be launching a brand new video series on Facebook and Instagram, that will focus on Renewal and Self-Care topics. When possible, we will also offer an extended series on Zoom. Renewal was created as a way for PSI […]
The Parenting Science News Feed
- Apr 14, ADHD in children: What you should know about diagnosis & overdiagnosis April 14, 2021What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? How is it diagnosed, and why is diagnosis on the rise? An evidence-based guide to ADHD in children.
- Apr 6, Why kids rebel (and what we can do to encourage cooperation) April 6, 2021Most kids are ready to be cooperative. But they recognize limits to our power, and when we overreach, kids regard reject our authority as illegitimate.
- Mar 26, Melatonin, milk, and breast pumps: Does timing affect infant sleep? March 26, 2021Breast milk produced at night contains higher levels of melatonin. Milk expressed in morning has higher levels of cortisol. So mistimed milk might cause trouble.
Maternal Mental Health Research Collaborative
- Self-Care Practices You Must Try to Bust Holiday Stress November 20, 2020Self-care has become a buzzword in 2020 and for good reason… we’re all exhausted. Self-care… these words can seem hollow to an already tired mom with little space on her to-do list left for anything other than making it through the day. Too many of us have put ourselves at the bottom of the list,… […]
- How to Be Your Own Mental Health Care Advocate August 15, 2019When you're struggling with any perinatal mood or anxiety disorder you need to be your own mental health care advocate to get the best possible care. The post How to Be Your Own Mental Health Care Advocate appeared first on Maternal Mental Health Research Collaborative.
- My Baby Is A Year Old & I Still Have Postpartum Depression August 5, 2019Postpartum depression is the most common complication of child birth, affecting upwards of 1 in 4 women every year. It doesn’t discriminate and can affect anyone with symptoms that range from feeling isolated, sad and alone all the way to full blown rage and crippling insomnia. While each mom’s experience with postpartum depression is different… […]