Postpartum Support International Maryland Chapter

Please join a public, free, educational webinar about ZURZUVAE, the first and only FDA-approved 14-day oral treatment for adults with postpartum depression on Thursday, August 15 from 3 - 4 pm EST. The Educational Webinar will convene perinatal mental health advocates and organizational leaders across the maternal mental health landscape to provide information on ZURZUVAE, the FDA-approved oral treatment for postpartum depression. The webinar will highlight key information about ZURZUVAE’s clinical testing background, its approved label, and available patient support services. The information session will be followed by a Q&A period. The Educational Webinar is hosted by Postpartum Support International with Sage Therapeutics and Biogen as proud sponsors. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eTw_5aGR

Still soaking in the moments from #PSICon2024 💙 we felt so grateful to be there! @postpartumsupportinternational #maternalmentalhealth #perinatalmentalhealth https://lnkd.in/ekpxFWiV

My first annual PSI Conference was more than I expected it to be, in all of the right ways. Postpartum Support International brought together over 1200 individuals committed to making an impact in maternal mental health. I received an AMAZING 2 day training on perinatal losss and grief, met some of my Maryland chapter board members, interacted with professionals making significant strides in this field, and overall felt an abundance of love and gratitude. Being in that ballroom on opening day was a feeling I couldn’t even describe. It was beyond powerful to see and hear about people’s stories, their why, and all of the incredible things they are doing. There’s something to be said when a woman experiences a significant challenge or darkness in her life, and creates something beautiful and life changing from that event. Much love to all of the people in this space this weekend, and a special thanks to the amazing trainers who facilitated such impactful sessions. I’m already looking forward to next year, more connections, and another level of change in maternal mental health 💜💜🌸🌸🫶🏻🫶🏻!!!!

It was an honor to accompany 1300 change-makers at the Postpartum International Conference in our nations capital this past weekend. We heard moving stories of lived experience and learned about the national strategy to improve maternal mental health. My optimism was intertwined with grief knowing that there are countless resources available to moms and they still suffer in silence. Every mother deserves safe care during her perinatal and postpartum period. We’ve got a lot of work to do to end our maternal mental health crisis and I will spend the rest of my life committed to this mission. To parents in my network who are suffering, you are never alone. Help is available. #psicon2024 #maternalmentalhealth

Live from Postpartum Support International annual conference! Wendy Davis Lauren Thompson, MHS, CPD Danelle Buchman, MBA, MSW, LMSW Sara Daly Erica Enders-Blake Kyra Vocci Nicole Kumi, PhD, PMH-C Claudia Lilian Gunawan #PSIcon2024

Day 1 of Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care training complete ✅ I love being here in the company of so many passionate perinatal professionals! It helps that the trainers have a great sense of humor 🥲💙 Postpartum Support International Maryland Chapter Postpartum Support International Birdie Meyer #psicon2024

We're very excited for the upcoming annual PSI conference this week! We look forward to using this time for connection, collaboration, and learning in the perinatal mental health space. Local conference attendees - PSI-MD and PSI-DC are hosting a mixer on Friday at 6pm. Join us for networking and chapter updates! This is open to all conference attendees from Maryland and DC regardless of your membership status. Check the schedule to see what room we'll be in. Be sure to stop by our PSI-Maryland table throughout the weekend to introduce yourself, we love to meet new faces! Lauren Thompson, MHS, CPD Danelle Buchman, MBA, MSW, LMSW Nicole Kumi, PhD, PMH-C Sara Daly Lindsay Standeven Paulette Smith Erica Enders-Blake Kyra Vocci

We are thrilled to share this latest publication from three of our board members: Co-Chair: Lauren Thompson, MHS, CPD Scholarships Chair: Lindsay Standeven Communications Chair: Nicole Listekow The Relationship between Infant Feeding and Maternal Mental Health in Advances in Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. Article: https://lnkd.in/eHqWd-zw Authors: Lauren Thompson, MHS, Nicole Listekow, MD, Milena Smith, MD, PhD, and Lindsay Standeven, MD Postpartum Support International Elsevier Department of Mental Health - Johns Hopkins BSPH