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

World Maternal Mental Health Day

More information 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 7, 2021

Postpartum Psychosis Awareness Day
Hosted by Cherished Mom

Facebook Event sign-up here.

Cherished Mom event page to sign-up to show your support is here.

Cherish Mom website is 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.

MMH Community Conversation Event Flyer

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.

Teen Parent Conference Registration Flyer 2021

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.

Maternal Mortality Forums Flyer

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.)

Zumbathon Virtual Fundraiser

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.

1. In person on May 22, 2021. Registration here. Sponsorship, Event information, and Raffles here.
2. Compete Virtually from May 22 – May 30, 2021 | Register here.
3. Join the SOS May Challenge from May 1 – May 31, 2021 support the cause for the entire month of May! | Register here.

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.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone
May is PMAD Awareness Month
Press Release

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.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone
May is PMAD Awareness Month
Press Release

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.

Maternal Mortality Forums Flyer

Please use the form below to sign-up as a Participant in this year's Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.

Postpartum Resource Center of New York
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders:
Finding the Help you Need.
Serving New York State Families Since 1998

In New York State please email us or call

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For help outside of New York State and the United States,
please contact the Postpartum Support International.

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