Caring Causes: Postpartum Support International

Postpartum Support International (PSI), the leading organization dedicated to helping women suffering from perinatal mood disorders, is raising awareness of maternal mental health (MMH) by focusing on global awareness, education, and local fundraising.  PSI will kick-off the MMH awareness campaign on May 1st with World Maternal Mental Health Day, joining partners from around the globe on social media. In June, PSI will hold their 32nd Annual Conference in Portland OR from June 26 – 30th, 2019. The conference will focus on education and awareness of Perinatal Mood Disorders. Running consecutively with these two events from May through August is the world’s largest event fundraising for mental health of new families, Climb Out Of The Darkness (COTD).   

“We hope that by bringing awareness to maternal mental health, families will know they are not alone, there is help available, and there is hope in recovery. We want to use our voices and join our global partners to reach as many moms, partners and families as we can so no one has to go through this alone. PSI and its support coordinators are available every day to provide parents with the support they need,” said Wendy N Davis, PSI Executive Director.

Join the conversation by joining PSI on Facebook @PostpartumSupportInternational, and Twitter and Instagram @PostpartumHelp

Postpartum Support International 32nd Annual Conference

PSI is hosting its 32nd Annual Conference in Portland, OR June 26-30, 2019.  The event will take place at the Hilton Portland Downtown, and will include 3 exciting keynote speakers, over 2 days of expert breakouts, and Friday night banquet open to all. The annual PSI conference provides an opportunity to meet, learn together, and share ideas with others involved in the field of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMDs). https://www.postpartum.net/professionals/conference-2019/

Climb Out Of The Darkness—May to August

Every year PSI hosts The Climb Out Of The Darkness (COTD), a movement that invites people from all over the world to host local walks to spread awareness for mental health of new families. This fundraising event runs May through August, and is hosted by individuals and groups in communities all over the world.  Each Climb is different and is planned by a local Climb leader and open to anyone. The Climb focuses on effecting change at a local level, with proceeds being sent back into local programs and PSI state chapters. Last year COTD gave over $50,000 to local programs and nearly $90,000 to PSI state chapters. To find a climb in your community go to https://www.postpartum.net/join-us/climbout/