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If you care about children's mental health, you should care about mothers' mental health. Studies show both positive and negative correlations between maternal mental health (during pregnancy and beyond) and the mental health, academic performance, and healthy habits of children. As advocates for pediatric mental health, we need to be doing more to support mothers. Not just this Sunday. But every day. #Mothersday #mentalhealth #moms References: https://lnkd.in/esrh-rEA https://lnkd.in/ettK4Zek

?? *Let's Talk About Perinatal Mental Health ??* Did you know that perinatal mental health illnesses affect up to 27% of new and expectant mums? ?? These challenges can range from prenatal and postnatal depression to anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and even eating disorders. If left untreated, they can have significant and long-lasting effects not just on the mother, but also on the baby, partner, and entire family. ?? It's crucial to remember that this isn't just a "mum's issue." Partners, whether male or female, can also be deeply affected. Untreated perinatal mental health issues can lead to intense suffering, affect self-esteem, strain family relationships, and even have long-term impacts on a child's social, cognitive, and behavioral development. In severe cases, they can lead to self-harm or suicide. But here's the most important part: *There is no shame in speaking up and seeking help.* We are here for you. We want to support you, see you thrive, and help you achieve your full potential as a parent. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. You don't have to go through this alone. ?? #PerinatalMentalHealth #SpeakUp #MentalHealthAwareness #ParentingSupport #pregnancy #pregnancyhealth #mentalhealth

Dads might be thought of as supporters and cheerleaders during the peri- and postnatal periods, but did you know that maternal mental and paternal mental health go hand-in-hand? Research shows that when mom is suffering from depression, 50% of dads are right there with them experiencing paternal postpartum depression themselves. As we honor International Fathers’ Mental Health Day, our partners at Postpartum Support International have some wonderful resources to support dads https://lnkd.in/dG6nH2MF. #PaternalMentalHealth #MaternalMentalHealth

In the April Perinatal Mental Health & Well-Being issue, Tova Walsh of University of Wisconsin-Madison and Craig Garfield of Northwestern University examine the literature on paternal perinatal mental health and explore ways to include fathers in policies aimed at improving parental mental health. They find that fathers play a critical role as both partner and parent within the family structure. Closer relationships between fathers and mothers are associated with lower levels of maternal stress, and fathers’ support can also help buffer the impact of maternal mental health challenges. Fathers are also vulnerable to perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD). The researchers document that men experience up to a 68 percent increase in depression symptoms during the first five years of fatherhood. The researchers recommend engaging fathers in child and family services, including fathers in defining state-level maternal and child health priorities , and raising awareness about paternal PMAD, among other recommendations. Read the full paper: https://bit.ly/3QfjOiK

Navigating the complexities of motherhood can be overwhelming, especially when facing mental health challenges like postpartum depression or anxiety. That's where Mothers Uncovered steps in, offering a lifeline through our peer support groups. What is Mothers Uncovered? Mothers Uncovered supports new and expectant mothers, providing a safe space to share experiences, emotions and stories. Our goal is to break the isolation often felt during the postpartum period and to empower mums with the tools they need to thrive. The call for better maternal mental health support is needed more than ever ?? https://buff.ly/4cfZhDL #Matrescence #Motherhood #Mums #Mother #PeerSupport #MaternalMentalHealth

Have you read Samantha Murray-Perdue, PhD,?Lijuan Wang,?E. Mark Cummings and Julia Braungart-Rieker (2023)? In a prospective study design, they identify links between parents’ pre-pandemic depressive symptoms and their infants' externalizing behavior, and pandemic-related distress one year later. They discuss the impact of past mental health on coping with disaster. #throwback #Academia #Research #infancypapers https://lnkd.in/gwi9Gn2A

Glowing from the inside out? Pregnancy is beautiful, but it can also be emotionally complex. This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, remember it’s okay to not feel okay. Mood swings, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed are all common. If you’re struggling, you’re not alone! SAMHSA has resources to support your mental health journey. ?? https://lnkd.in/g8bAhU8a

Welcome to my Ted Talk. Did you know that every mental health screening tool has it's own anatomy or building blocks that are standardized? Every tool has: 1. A specific number of questions. 2. A cutoff score (to decipher a positive or negative screen). 3. An algorithm (a set of rules to follow in calculations). 4. A purpose (designed specifically for depression, anxiety, trauma, etc). 5. Different languages (for cultural sensitivity and meaning). 6. Sensitivity Measure (the ability to detect a true positive screen). 7. Specificity Measure (the ability to detect a true negative screen). For example, let's look at the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). # of Questions = 9 Cutoff Score = >10 (Max 27) Measures = Depression Languages = 28+ Sensitivity = 75% (if the assessment is positive for depression, the likelihood of that being true is 75%). Specificity = 90% (if the assessment is negative for depression, the likelihood of that being true is 90%). Do. Not. Dismiss. Screening. Screening should be an intricate part of the healthcare model, and not just a piece of paper on a clipboard handed to a patient in the waiting room. #anatomy #buildingblocks #pregnancy #birth #postpartum #maternal #perinatal #mentalhealth #screening #tedtalk

Nudge theory for dads… and health workers At 14 weeks after the birth the text from SMS4dads arrives on the dads’ phone “Find ways to tell your partner she is doing an amazing job. This could be really important to her”. During an interview one of the participant fathers committed “I got that message at work and when I got home I walked in and I said ‘You are doing an amazing job!’” Asked how she reacted he said “She looked at me and said ‘That's not you talking, that's that program’. But it's true I do think she does an amazing job but I probably wouldn't have said it without that text.” Some of the messages in the SMS4dads and SMS4DeadlyDads program do contain new information about infant development and hospital procedures and many have links to more online information. But there are also many nudges for noticing your baby’s looks, getting exercise when you can and offering practical support for mum when she is breastfeeding. This week we noticed the same nudge effect on a whole service. We were invited to present ?SMS4DeadlyDads to the staff and elders from regional First Nations service for 0-3 year olds. The staff knew very little about SMS4DeadlyDads (www.sms4deadlydads.com) but suicides and serious violence involving young men were worrying everyone. Shortly after we started these questions were raised. “Yes we get that the messages are about looking after bub but what do they have to say about DV or suicide?” At that point, as a presenter, you very much want to say “Yes, this program will fix everything” and the disappointment when we explain that the messages are strength-based is hard to ignore. However, as the discussion progresses, the usefulness of this positive messaging to connect young fathers to their baby, to see themselves as part of the parent team and to take care of themselves, sinks in. When the participants read the messages written in the voice of the baby such as “I feel safe when you cuddle me dad” it seems to call up the positive role that fathers want and that services want too. At the conclusion there was an energetic planning of what could be done now, next week and in the future for fathers. Although the lack of services for fathers was no secret “the session was great for we don't have nothing in our community supporting?dads” many staff said that they had not known where to start or how to address the gap. A senior staff member summed up the effect of the discussion, “I do a lot of volunteering and I see at the expos how many are there for women and there’s nothing for males nothing based on dads and I know that there are dads with needs, they have feelings too. You guys are the first to bring that into our community, that’s the start of the ripple effect, why its so important to have male support in our community”. Richard Thaler won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2017 for nudge theory.

Uncover the powerful connection between birth experiences and motherhood anxiety. Learn how your birth story impacts your parenting journey, with up to 17% of new parents experiencing birth-related PTSD. Discover practical steps to address birth trauma and find support. Whether you had a difficult delivery or NICU stay, understanding this link is crucial for your well-being as a mother. https://lnkd.in/gwyt3UfG