Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders Coalition
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Perinatal Mental Health Providers Directory
The Perinatal Mental Health (PMH) Therapist Directory will help you find therapists who all have specialized training in perinatal mental health. The Perinatal period is the time of pregnancy & the first year after delivery. The Directory is searchable by insurance accepted, therapist specialty, perinatal grief & loss, location, and other helpful filters to support you in finding care specific to your needs. For local resources, support groups, books, podcasts, websites and other helpful tools, explore our list of resources here.
Mission
The Perinatal Mental Health Coalition provides a coordinated, community-driven network where partners work together to provide culturally responsive, stigma-free perinatal mental health support, through shared advocacy, education, and resources.
Vision
Perinatal mental health is critical for the wellbeing of families and communities in Kent County.
Who We Are
The Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Coalition is a consortium of the Healthy Kent Infant Health Action Team. Its purpose is to improve a mother’s mental health to ensure long-term health and success for themselves and their children and families. The Coalition is made up of healthcare providers, therapists specializing in PMAD, mothers impacting by PMAD, public health, non-profit service agencies and reps. from all three local hospitals who meet monthly to develop educational events and materials to reach pregnant and postpartum mothers, up to one year after birth. It is a networking group that collaborates to meet the needs amongst coalition members and community partners.
What We Do
- Build awareness in the community of the importance of screening mothers for PMADs during pregnancy and one year after baby is born and to provide assistance in seeking help.
- Develop a community-wide network of agencies to provide direct and indirect services to pregnant and postpartum women and their families.
- Coordinate group support meetings and networks that enable women to interact with other women experiencing PMAD.
- Provide professional development/educational events on topics of interest to providers working with women and their families.
History
The PMAD Coalition was formed in 2007 to bring attention to maternal mental health conditions, PMADs. It is the #1 complication of pregnancy and approximately 20% of women experience depression during the perinatal period. Our goal is to increase the number of women screened for postpartum depression, in the hospital and community settings, and get them the appropriate treatment and support.
The PMAD Coalition established the Michigan Chapter of Postpartum Support International, where PMAD Coalition Co-Chairs served as first year President and Secretary. For the latest PSI Michigan news, check out PSI Michigan’s monthly newsletters.
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Resources
For Practitioners
Clinical Practice Guidelines
- MC3
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recently released a host of new resources to help physicians better serve their patients in the perinatal period.
- Screening and Diagnosis of Mental Health Conditions During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Treatment and Management of Mental Health Conditions During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Perinatal Mental Health Toolkit
- Addressing Perinatal Mental Health Conditions in Obstetric Settings eModule
- Guide for Integrating Mental Health Care into Obstetric Practice
- Article on Adaptation of the EPDS
Partnership
How to Get Involved
Join us at PMAD Coalition meetings held on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, virtual meetings.
For more information contact Barb at barb.hawkins-palmer@kentcountymi.gov.