By Holly Douglas, MSRT, CTRS As a mom who has struggled with postpartum anxiety and depression myself, I feel it is necessary to share a nonpharmacological intervention, called bibliotherapy, that others could utilize to help improve their symptoms and improve their overall well-being.  What is Bibliotherapy?  Bibliotherapy is the practice of using books and other

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 advised as

Below you will find a list of those people who have received their PMH-C’s in June 2024.   The state listed is accurate as of 8/19/2024. Canada British Columbia Traci McGee Ontario Liza van de Hoef, R.M., M.S.W. (qualifying) Ontario Emily Brown, MSW, RSW Ontario Sara Chabot Cranford, M.Ed., RP United States AK Margaret Herbert AK

By Tyler Mitchell, PMH-C There are many things I wish someone had told me about postpartum and parenthood. Not a single person mentioned how challenging weaning can be when I decided to breastfeed. I’ve been treated for depression and anxiety since 2017, I had depression and anxiety through pregnancy and postpartum, and I continue to

September 2024 Birdie Gunyon Meyer, RN, MA, PMH-C An example from our website is below, showing where 3rd Day Advanced Trainings are listed: What is unique about PSI’s loss training? Our Perinatal Loss: Clinical and Supportive Care training has a hard maximum of 100 participants. This training is only delivered in person; there is no

September 2024 This month, maternal mental health-centered nonprofit organization Cherished Mom aims to raise awareness, educate, and reduce stigma about ​maternal mental health ​and suicide prevention.​ Is MOM OK is the first national PSA billboard campaign dedicated to maternal mental health awareness. Billboards on Lamar outdoor advertising displays will run from September 2nd to September

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As many of you know Peru has become very close to my heart, and in many ways it’s like a second home to me. Over the last handful of years, I’ve had the opportunity to participate in an Osteopathy Without Borders mission in Arequipa, Peru. I have met the most incredible and beautiful souls, made

As we have started to get use to our “new normal”, we may be entering the “acceptance” phase of grief for the new state of our current world dynamics. With all the new protocols to stay safe, along with the many other external and internal stressors in our lives, we may be left in a

Do you remember being a child and your parents never allowing you to handle sharp objects like knifes? They said you could cut yourself. Maybe in your mind you thought that you could handle the knife with no difficulty. Once you did, you probably cut your finger because, somehow, your little fingers didn’t actually move