May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month 2019
May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month worldwide. In New York State, The Postpartum Resource Center of New York leads the way each May to make sure New York State residents are further aware of the #1 medical complication related to childbearing, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD). With over 100,000 New York State moms, dads and families affected each year, we encourage everyone to become part of the PMAD Safety Net and join in the Ask The Question Awareness Campaign.
We invite you to get involved in your community as an individual, organization, health/medical center, faith community, corporation, school or college. Share information on social media, host a community event or training, promote maternal mental health screenings and more. Join us in breaking the silence of the stigma of maternal mental health and help increase awareness to save lives and build healthy families for vibrant communities.
Thank you for supporting Project 62™ – Building and Strengthening Perinatal Mental Wellness Parent Support Networks and Safety Nets in all Sixty-two New York State counties!
Postpartum Resource Center of New York’s suggested books for the month of May’s Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month 2019 and beyond.
View Events and Participants below or download as pdf.
About PPD/PMAD
Action Center
PPD/PMAD Resources
May 1 – 31, 2019
Diaper Drive
Hosted by Senator Phil Boyle to benefit the Postpartum Resource Center of New York
Diapers can be dropped off at Senator Boyle’s district office: 69 W. Main Street | Suite B | Bay Shore, NY 11706
Take part in our Diaper Drive to help moms, dads, babies, families in your area. Your donation will make babies happier and healthier and allow those families in need to worry less and focus on raising a healthy family.
More information in the flyer below (pdf)
May 19, 2019
Crouse Health 3rd Annual Marching for Mothers Walk
Marching for Mothers supports those living with Perinatal Anxiety & Depression..
Long Branch Park, Liverpool, New York
Event, Registration, Sponsorship Information here.
May 23, 2019
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Building a Safety Net in our Community
Long Island Doula Association (LIDA) and the Postpartum Resource Center of New York.
Training at: Postpartum Resource Center of New York, 109 Udall Road, West Islip, NY 11795
Event Information and Registration here.
Event Flyer.
May 31, 2019
Perinatal Opioid Dependence
Presenter: Amanda Tinkelman, MD
Community Counseling Services of West Nassau
Franklin Square, NY
Event Information and Registration here.
Event Flyer
June 11 – 12, 2019
Circle of Caring Training
Postpartum Resource Center of New York
Postpartum Resource Center of New York, 109 Udall Road, West Islip, NY 11795.
Event Information and Registration here.
Event Flyer
