Por: Angela Marcela Gutierrez Tamayo El nacimiento de un bebé es una de las experiencias más transformadoras y significativas en la vida de una mujer y de una familia. En el transcurso de la gestación, una de las preguntas que suele rondar en nuestra cabeza es cómo será la relación con nuestro hijo/a al nacer

By Erin Jones, LCMHC In Part 1 of this blog, we reviewed the definition of Perinatal OCD and challenged five common misconceptions.  Now for Part 2: If you or a loved one may be experiencing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (or specifically perinatal OCD), it can be difficult to know where to start in terms of getting

By Erin Jones, LCMHC  As we continue to build awareness and support for perinatal mental health, we absolutely need to educate parents, providers, and the general public on perinatal Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). As a clinician and mom of two with lived experience, I am passionate about spreading awareness of this often misunderstood condition to

Por: Shakima Tozay LICSW, PMH-C, CCM, CDP® Este artículo “cuatro estrategias efectivas para apoyar a madres vinculadas al ámbito militar en el cuidado de la salud mental perinatal (Parte II)” es el segundo de una serie de dos partes que explora las experiencias vividas por madres conectadas con el ámbito militar y la manera en

By Samantha Reaves, MA Insights from an Adoptive Mother: Megan In April of 2017, I reluctantly had a second biological child. After my first child in 2014, I had severe postpartum anxiety and did not know if I could go through the same battle again. This time, I had a plan and an amazing team

By Sean McKenna, Founder and Writer, Dad on the Pitch Blog Trigger warning: pregnancy and birth complications Keeping it Bottled Up Inside I am a 6’2″, 230-pound male, born to Nigerian and English immigrant parents, both research scientists. Growing up, I was taught to suppress my emotions and resolve issues independently, as my parents were

Below you will find a list of those people who have received their PMH-C’s in September 2024.   The state listed is accurate as of 11/19/2024 Canada Ontario – Avril Ferguson, Registered Psychotherapist Ontario – Jade Steele Ontario – Mechelle Thomas Quebec – Arielle Segal Egypt Puerto Rico Dariana M Quinones-Rexach United States AK Renee Sullivan

By Megan Montgomery, LCSW You have finally brought home your long-awaited child or children after months, or years, of anticipation, preparation, and waiting. Bring on the joy, thankfulness, and excitement for the future – right? Adopting a child can bring on so many of these emotions, but some parents also feel sad, disappointed, isolated, and

Melissa’s Story At PSI, we understand that storytelling has the power to save lives, and we are honored to provide a space for survivors to share their stories. This article is part of a subsection of the PSI blog dedicated to survivor stories. Please note that this story has not been edited, and caution is

Por: Shakima Tozay LICSW, PMH-C, CCM, CDP® Este artículo es la primera parte de una serie de dos que explora las experiencias vividas de mamás conectadas al ámbito militar y como profesionales de la salud mental perinatal pueden ayudarlas efectivamente.  La realidad me impactó. Esposas militares que recientemente han dado a luz son 2.3 veces