Pregnant Black women that anticipate delivering a male child & anticipate negative encounters w/ police are 12x more likely to endorse “elevated” #postpartumdepression (PPD) symptoms. A Risk associated w/untreated PPD is maternal mortality. #blackmaternalmentalhealthweek
Please include maternal mental health in conversations about black #reproductivejustice . Please include maternal mental health #therapists in these discussions because all therapists are not trained in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. #BlackMaternalMentalHealthWeek
Do you know the 6 Themes of #PostpartumDepression in Black women?
1. Stressing Out
2. Feeling Down
3. Losing It
4. Seeking help (family, church, friends)
5. Feeling better & Regaining Control
6. Dealing wth it/ keeping the faith (Amankwaa, 2003) #blackmaternalmentalhealthweek
In support of #BlackMaternalMentalHealthWeek , and the theme ‘breaking cultural barriers’, Jayde from Mental Health Foundation has one clear message: Don’t make assumptions.
It’s often assumed that Black mothers don’t want to speak about their mental health. Or that they don’t
want to talk
Abby Akinyemi, peer supporter Mothers for Mothers speaking powerfully in #bmmhw2020 #blackmaternalmentalhealthweek
'Culture, tradition and race need to be reflected in care'
'Make it easier for black mothers to access support services within their own community'
For #BlackMaternalMentalHealthWeek , Anisah from Mental Health Foundation shares a message to other Black mothers about the importance of advocating for yourself.
The theme of Black Maternal Mental Health Week is 'Breaking Cultural Barriers'. Cultural barriers can prevent Black mothers from
It's #BlackMaternalMentalHealthWeek - a week of raising awareness & pushing for equitable care. Help The Motherhood Group to raise awareness, highlight disparities, break cultural barriers & provide much-needed opportunities for Black mothers to be seen, heard & supported 💜 #BMMHW22
From July 19-25 it is #BlackMaternalMentalHealthWeek , recognizing the unique experiences of Black women and people who have given birth and their mental health.
We must talk about this topic all year and support the #mentalhealth of Black people who have given birth.
Today is day 1 of #Blackmaternalmentalhealthweek #BMMHW22 and the theme is equity and inequality. Do follow The Motherhood Group for an important and insightful week. What does your organisation do to support Black pregnant and postnatal womens mental health?
This week is the The Motherhood Group's #BlackMaternalMentalHealthWeek .
We are raising awareness about the importance of reaching out for support after loss.
We are here for you 💙🧡
sands.org.uk/support
#SandsHereToSupport #BabyLoss #PregnancyLoss #BMMHW #BMMHW 22
How are you advocating for moms this #BlackMaternalMentalHealthWeek ? Our advocacy team & volunteers are continuing the fight for the health of all moms and babies. And so can you! Take action: marchofdimes.org/black-maternal…. And, check out our recent and upcoming events below:
Thursdays #BlackMaternalMentalHealthWeek is all about feeding and wellbeing. There are so many positive impacts for women, birthing people and their babies so lets make sure we can get the right support in place. The Motherhood Group
Today is day 3 of #Blackmaternalmentalhealthweek led by The Motherhood Group and the theme is trauma and loss. Sands - baby loss charity 💙🧡 sought experiences of parents/family members from Black and South Asian communities read report here: sands.org.uk/sites/default/…
This week is #BlackMaternalMentalHealthWeek , a time to highlight the importance of bridging the gaps in maternal mental health experienced by Black women as we address disproportionate rates of pregnancy-related deaths among Black women.
THANK YOU to the 500+ people who joined us today for The State of Black Maternal Mental Health in the U.S. with MERCY LAMERCE Count the Kicks and HRSA #BlackMaternalMentalHealthWeek
