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World Maternal Mental
Health Day
WORLDWIDE
Maternal Mental Health
Awareness Week
WORLDWIDE
Awareness Month in
New York – May 2021
May Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in New York 2021
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 and special activities throughout the month. #AsktheQuestionNY #Project62NY
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. If you have an event to share, complete the form below or email us to post the event at: info@postpartumny.org
If you are interested in helping, become involved and sign-up now for Project 62™ – Building and Strengthening Perinatal Mental Wellness Parent Support Networks and Safety Nets in all Sixty-two New York State counties. Check us out on social media to spread awareness!
Facebook: facebook.com/PostpartumResourceCenterOfNewYork
Instagram: instagram.com/postpartumny/
Twitter: twitter.com/postpartumny
Thank you for Breaking the Silence!
Participants & Events
May 1 – 31, 2021
Sounds of Silence – May Challenge
Join the SOS 5K / 10K May Challenge from May 1 – May 31, 2021 and support the cause for the entire month of May!
Register here.
May 1 – 31, 2021
Maternal Mental Health Community Partners
Nassau County, New York
You Are Not Alone. View video here.
Infographic. To learn more, click here.
May 1 – 31, 2021
Moving on Maternal Depression (MOMD) Webinar Series
Moving on Maternal Depression Webinar Series cosponsored by Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy and the Postpartum Resource Center of New York.
We are using these opportunities to grow a network to continue discussion on these issues within New York.
We invite you to view these webinars here.
May 1 – 31, 2021
Hofstra University Students Postpartum Depression Awareness 2021
Featured in video are students: Ivana Lopez, Collen Petrere, Oksana Fostakovska, Jamie McGovern.
View the video below.
May 3 – May 16, 2021
Passages Wellness and Counseling for Women
Burlap and Bows Boutique Event
For this event, 15% of all proceeds will be donated to the Postpartum Resource Center New York.
More information at their event page here.
May 3 - May 7, 2021
#MakingOverMotherhood Challenge
Worldwide
The campaign will run from May 3rd to May 7th. The #MakingOverMotherhood campaign will feature daily memes to "make over" the image of a perfect motherhood and the notion that moms can do it all without support.
More information can be found here.
May 3, 2021
#MakingOverMotherhood Challenge
Worldwide
The Blue Dot Project's campaign will run from May 3rd to May 7th. The #MakingOverMotherhood campaign will feature daily memes to "make over" the image of a perfect motherhood and the notion that moms can do it all without support.
To participate, please click here.
May 3, 2021
FREE Community Maternal Mental Health Discussion
Hosted by Association for Mental Health and Wellness
Moderated by CEO Colleen Merlo with Tanairy Fernandez, MS.Ed., LMHC, NCC, PMH-C, Director, Balance Mental Health Counseling; Sonia Murdock, PMH-C, Executive Director, Postpartum Resource Center of New York and Marissa Sherov, LCSW, Director of Mental Health at the Nesting Place and Maternal Mental Health Specialist
This discussion is for pregnant and new moms and those who care for them. Monday, May 3, 12:30pm to 1:30pm. This virtual event is FREE.
See event flyer below.
To register, please click here
May 5, 2021
The Motherhood Center of New York
Tough as a Mother: A Year in Review
From 11:00am – 3:45pm EST, The Motherhood Center is honoring the unsung heroes of this past year – and every year – in celebration of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. Join us at our Second Annual Event dedicated to Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD).
FREE registration and information here.
May 8, 2021
When Black Moms Gather
Hosted by the P.A.M. Project
Mindfulness Mom Meet Up for Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.
Morningside Park, 119th Street, Harlem, NY 10126
1:00pm – 3:00pm.
Register here.
May 10, 2021
Community Conversation on Maternal Mental Health
Hosted by: Maternal Mental Health Community Partners
Nassau County, New York
Monday, May 10th, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Register in advance for this FREE Event to receive Zoom link here.
May 11, 2021
Teen Parent Conference
“Navigating Relationships, Pregnancy and Parenting During a Pandemic
Hosted by the Suffolk County Teen Pregnancy Advisory Board, & the Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc.
Sponsored by Legislator Sarah S. Anker
Tuesday, May 11th, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Register in advance for this FREE Event to receive Zoom link here.
Please see event flyer below for more details.
May 13, 2021
Community Chat (FREE)
Social Emotional Health in Your Baby (birth -12 months)
Hosted Montefiore Nyack Hospital.
Learn how simple everyday strategies within the baby's daily routine can lay the foundation for early learning and development that promote Social Emotional Health.
Thursday, May 13, 2021 | 12:00 PM– 1:00 PM
Registration required. Register for Zoom chat here
May 15, 2021
Long Island Virtual Maternal Mortality Forums
Hosted by the Women's Diversity Network.
Collectively work to identify and develop strategies to reduce disparities in maternal health and ways to hold health systems accountable for meeting best practice standards for all.
Nassau County, May 15th 1oam-12:30pm
Suffolk County, June 12th 1oam-12:30pm
RSVP: womensdiversitynetwork.org
Event flyer is below.
May 16, 2021
Zumbathon Virtual Fundraiser
To benefit: Postpartum Support International's Cynthia Wachenheim Memorial Training Scholarship – See Flyer
To register: http://bit.ly/PSI-Zumba2021
(Suggested donation is $15 - but we will accept any amount.)
May 22, 2021
Sounds of Silence 5K/10K Run/Walk
To Break the Silence for Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression Awareness.
Three amazing ways to participate.
May 26, 2021
SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE BELLONE ANNOUNCES MAY IS "PERINATAL MOOD AND ANXIETY DISORDERS AWARENESS MONTH" IN SUFFOLK COUNTY
County to Host Free Two-Part Virtual Event for Residents.
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced the dedication of May as Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Awareness Month. As part of the awareness campaign, Suffolk County residents are invited to a Free Two-Part Virtual Event on Wednesday, May 26 and Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm.
This FREE webinar will discuss Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression, along with addressing maternal mental health and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Suffolk County moms, babies, families and communities.
For event information and zoom link, as well as additional resources, residents can contact the Suffolk County Office of Women’s Services helpline at (631) 853-8222, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. E-mail: grace.ioannidis@suffolkcountyny.gov
Full press release is below.
May 27, 2021
SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE BELLONE ANNOUNCES MAY IS "PERINATAL MOOD AND ANXIETY DISORDERS AWARENESS MONTH" IN SUFFOLK COUNTY
County to Host Free Two-Part Virtual Event for Residents.
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced the dedication of May as Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Awareness Month. As part of the awareness campaign, Suffolk County residents are invited to a Free Two-Part Virtual Event on Wednesday, May 26 and Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm.
This FREE webinar will discuss Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression, along with addressing maternal mental health and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Suffolk County moms, babies, families and communities.
For event information and zoom link, as well as additional resources, residents can contact the Suffolk County Office of Women’s Services helpline at (631) 853-8222, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. E-mail: grace.ioannidis@suffolkcountyny.gov
Full press release is below.
May 2021
Hofstra Physician Assistant Students – May is Maternal Mental Health Month
Video below is from May is Maternal Mental Health Month 2020.
June 12, 2021
Long Island Virtual Maternal Mortality Forums
Hosted by the Women's Diversity Network.
Collectively work to identify and develop strategies to reduce disparities in maternal health and ways to hold health systems accountable for meeting best practice standards for all.
Nassau County, May 15th 1oam-12:30pm
Suffolk County, June 12th 1oam-12:30pm
RSVP: womensdiversitynetwork.org
Event flyer is below.
Please use the form below to sign-up as a Participant in this year's Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.