Search Results: MCH Organizations

Annotation: The American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional society of psychologists that works to advance psychology as a science, a profession, and a means of promoting health, education and the human welfare. Students may participate as affiliates. Publications include newsletters, catalogs, journals, abstracts, and many other materials. APA also sponsors conferences and workshops.

Keywords: Advocacy, Behavioral sciences, Conferences, Consumer education, Information sources, Mental health, Mental health services, Postpartum depression, Professional societies, Psychologists, Psychology, Publications, Resource centers, Spanish language materials, Training

Annotation: The mission of Maternal Mental Health NOW is to remove barriers to the prevention, screening and treatment of prenatal and postpartum depression in Los Angeles County. The organization supports research on maternal mental health and provides information, resources, training, and support for parents, families, and providers.

Keywords: California, Community services, Local initiatives, Maternal mental health, Patient education materials, Postpartum depression, Resources for professionals

Annotation: The Pacific Post Partum Support Society offers support services for anyone experiencing isolation, anxiety, or depression during the perinatal period, or supporting someone who is. The Society promotes awareness of perinatal depression and hosts workshops, training sessions, and community events for parents and care providers. Resources include a podcast series, videos, a self-help guide for mothers, and a reference manual for group facilitators. Some materials are available in Chinese, Spanish, French, Punjabi and Hindi.

Keywords: Adoption, Anxiety, Childbirth, Health education, Health promotion, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Support groups

Annotation: Postpartum Progress is a national nonprofit focused on improving support for women with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. The website offers information and community support for pregnant and new moms with postpartum depression and other mental illnesses related to pregnancy and childbirth, including postpartum anxiety, postpartum obsessive compulsive disorder, depression during pregnancy, post-adoption depression, postpartum post-traumatic stress syndrome, depression after miscarriage or perinatal loss, and postpartum psychosis. The organization produces a blog to raise awareness, fight stigma, and provide peer support to women with maternal mental illness.

Keywords: Childbirth, Mental disorders, Mental health, Peer support programs, Perinatal bereavement, Perinatal health, Perinatal influences, Postpartum care, Postpartum depression, Postpartum women, Pregnancy, Pregnant women, Puerperal disorders, Women's health

Annotation: Postpartum Support, International (PSI) focuses on the mental health and social support needs of pregnant and postpartum women worldwide. The organization works to increase public and professional awareness of the emotional changes women often experience during pregnancy and after the birth of a baby. PSI provides referrals, information, and resources for women and families, as well as training and education for professionals. Educational resources for consumers are available at https://postpartum.net/educational-materials.

Keywords: Postpartum depression

Annotation: Postpartum Support Virginia (PSVa) is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), which are identified as the #1 complication of pregnancy and childbirth, primarily manifesting as anxiety and depression. PSVa's mission is to educate families, healthcare providers, and communities about PMADs and to provide resources to help new and expectant mothers and their families overcome these conditions

Keywords: Anxiety, Mental health disorders, Patient education, Postpartum care, Postpartum depression, State programs, Virginia

Annotation: A Houston-based nonprofit organization, the Shades of Blue Project focuses on improving maternal mental health outcomes for black and brown birthing people. Its Maternal and Mental Health Resource Center offers social support services, job placement skills, onsite therapy sessions, support groups, and dedicated services to benefit the community.

Keywords: Community Organizations, Depression, Maternal health, Mental health, Postpartum Depression, Texas