>Caution urged on postpartum link to car chase
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lots of women suffer from postpartum depression, but violence in new mothers is incredibly rare, and when it happens, it typically is linked to a different condition. Experts caution...
View ArticleMiriam Carey: Capitol Hill Chaos Puts Postpartum Psychosis in Spotlight
Miriam Carey, the woman who was shot dead by police after a high-speed chase that ended with the shutdown of the U.S. Capitol Thursday, likely had a related pre-existing condition that led to...
View ArticleNowhere to Turn: Perinatal Mental Health Resources can be Difficult to Find
By Catharine McDonald, MS, NCC, LPC There is never a dull moment working in the psychiatric emergency department. I love the hustle and bustle, and the variety of cases we see and the stories I could...
View ArticleWarning over 'shocking gaps' in mental health services for new mothers
More than 40% of English health board areas have no support team for postnatal depression and other conditions, say doctors ...
View ArticleGap in perinatal mental health services needs urgent attention
Professionals refer to pregnancy-related psychotic illnesses as 'a bit of post-natal depression' and women sometimes die as a result ...
View ArticleMums with depression
It’s important that you are able to recognise the symptoms of postpartum depression in order to deal with it should it occur. THE modern woman has many responsibilities, what with juggling a career and...
View ArticleLink between domestic violence and perinatal mental health disorders...
(Source: University of Bristol) Press release issued 28 May 2013 Women who have mental health disorders around the time of birth are more likely to have previously experienced domestic violence,...
View ArticleDomestic violence and perinatal mental health
The researchers, led by Louise Howard from King's College London, found that high levels of symptoms of perinatal* depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder were linked to having...
View ArticleGaps in mental health care for new mothers cost UK £8bn a year – study
Maternal Mental Health Alliance says NHS would need to spend £337m a year to bring care up to recommended levels ...
View ArticleCharlotte Bevan death: Charities' appeal after baby and mother found dead in...
Mothers must know “its OK not to be OK” and be made aware of potential mental health issues during pregnancy, a post-natal depression charity has urged the day after a woman and her baby went missing...
View ArticlePerinatal OCD and Intrusive Thoughts: A Troublesome Secret to Many
By Catharine McDonald This blog was inspired by a dear friend of mine (who shall remain nameless) that shared her very personal story after reading my first MotherWoman blog. We'll call her Jane. Jane...
View ArticleIntegrating Women's Health Care for Maternal Mental Health
Co-Authored with Dr. Meg Earls Maternal mental health concerns remain the no. 1 medical complication of pregnancy affecting between 15-20% of women. A recent research study indicates that for women...
View ArticleCanberra mum opens up about postnatal mental illness
Alexandra Jones and Kelvin Jones have shared their experiences of post-partum psychosis ahead of Mental Health Day on Friday. Photo: Jeffrey Chan A Canberra mother who suffered terrifying psychotic...
View ArticleSpeech: Peter Dunne Address to Perinatal Mental Health Trust
Wednesday, 27 March 2013, 9:42 am Speech: New Zealand Government Hon Peter Dunne Associate Minister of Health Speech Address to Perinatal Mental Health Trust Workshop Miramar Baptist Church, Wellington...
View Article08.04.2014 Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Provide Support for New...
(Source: The Office of the Governor of the State of New York) Albany, NY (August 4, 2014 ) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed a bill designed to provide support for women facing maternal depression...
View ArticleGovernor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Provide Support for New Mothers and...
(Source: State of New York) Albany, NY (August 4, 2014 ) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed a bill designed to provide support for women facing maternal depression during pregnancy and following...
View ArticleA Great Divide: Bridging Gaps Between Maternal and Mental Health
Maternity care and mental health care are both lacking in our otherwise incredibly developed nation. Combine these two and you have the perfect storm for women of all races, ethnicities, educational...
View ArticleNew hope for struggling mums and their babies
$18.2m to be spent on care and medical staff to keep women and their infants together. After a gap of four decades, mothers suffering from severe mental illness will at last be able to be admitted to...
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