Did you know…
“in Los Angeles, 130,000 women give birth every year…. 20% of these women experience depression, with even higher rates in low-income communities. But, fewer than 1 in 4 new moms are actually screened. At Maternal Mental Health NOW, we want all new moms to be screened for maternal depression and anxiety and for those who are suffering to receive proper treatment.”
Before we move away from LA, I have to give a huge shoutout to Maternal Mental Health NOW for all the training, resources, and services they provide to moms as well as clinicians of all kinds who strive to help moms have access to good mental health care.
I’m honored to be included on their stories page. The more we share our stories of HOW we got better, the more we can reduce stigma, encourage others share theirs and get the help that they need. There is hope…and with treatment, you can be well!
The best part of their website is the provider locator tool at the bottom of their homepage so that moms can search by zip code and distance to find a therapist who is certified and trained in maternal mental health by themselves, and or Postpartum Support International. Imagine what it would be like if ALL cities had a coalition like this and trained providers in every zip code? A girl can dream…and get to work when we move to Reno!