10 | Understanding and Supporting Moms’ Mental Health

⁠Join our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Join our WWP Facebook group⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Workshops and Worksheets The discussion with Laurie Groh MS LPC SAS and Casey White centers around the Moms Mental Health Initiative started in 2016 by two moms who faced their own struggles in the perinatal mental health journey. The initiative helps mothers navigate perinatal mood and anxiety disorders through peer support and resource brokering to bridge the gap to evidence-based treatment. The discussion also highlights the importance of treating intrusive thoughts correctly, the significance of peer support among mothers, and the harm of societal pressures on mothers. Critical to the initiative is breaking down barriers to mental health and navigating the complexities of postpartum treatment and support. 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Moms Mental Health Initiative 00:10 The Birth of Moms Mental Health Initiative 00:51 The Role of Peer Support in Mental Health 02:37 Understanding Intrusive Thoughts 05:31 The Importance of Peer Support Groups 07:58 The Role of Providers in Mental Health Support 15:03 Addressing the Stigma Around Mental Health 20:01 The Importance of Evidence-Based Treatment 24:39 The Periscope Project: A Resource for Providers 29:28 Recommended Resources for Moms 30:12 Conclusion and Contact Information Mom’s Mental Health Initiative If you’re a mom suffering from anxiety and/or depression during pregnancy or after childbirth, you’re not alone. Moms Mental Health Initiative is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping moms navigate perinatal mood and anxiety disorders by sharing information, connecting them to resources and providing peer-driven support. The Periscope Project  The Periscope Project is a free resource for health care providers caring for pregnant and postpartum women in Wisconsin who are struggling with mental health or substance use disorders. Recommended Books on Postpartum:  Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality  Visit our Sponsors: Hooga: Red Light Therapy I am excited to partner with Hooga! 🌟 Explore their Red Light Therapy Devices for Pain Relief, Skin Health, Energy Boost, and Recovery. Let's boost wellness together!  Use code Wisconsin12 for 12% off Equilife Get A Free Bottle Of Gluten & Dairy Support On All Orders Over $149! Receive a FREE bottle of Gluten & Dairy Support Enzyme on all orders over $149! Intolerance and sensitivity to gluten and dairy are some of the most common digestive issues. Many of the highly processed packaged foods we buy at the grocery store contain difficult-to-digest gluten and dairy-based ingredients. There are also times when eating these difficult to digest foods is impossible to avoid. Gluten and Dairy Support Enzyme provides a powerful blend of enzymes that helps your body process and digest challenging foods, reducing GI distress. Positive Parenting Solutions In Less Than 60 Minutes, You'll Have My Proven Playbook To POSITIVELY Fill Your Child's TWO Core Needs And Have Them Accept Consequences With No Nagging, Yelling, Or Pushback…Click here for the free webinar Laurie's Top 5 Parenting Book Recommendations: "Parenting from the Inside Out: How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive" by Daniel J. Siegel and Mary Hartzell "The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind" by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk" by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish "Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids" by Kim John Payne and Lisa M. Ross "No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind" by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson