Below you will find a list of those people who have received their PMH-C’s in August 2024.   The state listed is accurate as of 10/1/2024 Canada Alberta – Alicia Friars Nova Scotia- Tamara Strong, BScN RN, PNC(C), IBCLC Ontario – Melanie Gendron Ontario – Natasha Milica Longmire United States AK Jasmine Porter, LPC AK Stephanie

Danielle’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

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

By Tammy Jones, RN, DNP   Most pregnancies follow an uncomplicated path and both mother and baby are healthy and happy. However, statistics indicate that up to 22% of all pregnancies in the United States can be classified as “high-risk” (Mirzakhani et al., 2020). When a mother experiences a high-risk pregnancy, sometimes their mental health

Below you will find a list of those people who have received their PMH-C’s in July 2024.   The state listed is accurate as of 8/19/2024. Canada Nova Scotia Jillian DeLorey United Arab Emirates Yasmine El Mouallem, IBCLC, United States AK Stephanie Hruska, LCSW AL Erin Sineath AR Kaylee Hinson AZ Franchesca T. Chuchro, LCSW AZ

Spend a day learning from parental mental health experts. What is PAI? The Parental Action Institute (PAI) was created for anyone who is committed to confronting the stigma of mental illness in new parenthood. Led by Postpartum Support International (PSI) Founder Jane Honikman and internationally recognized maternal mental health expert Dr. Shoshana Bennett, PAI’s vision

By Valerie Probstfeld, RN, MSN, FNP-BC Common Struggles of NICU Parents I experienced a lot of worry when my baby was in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). In fact, “worry” comes from the West Germanic word “wyrgan,” which means to “strangle” or “seize by the throat and tear.” Worry and anxiety originate from the

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