Breaking the Silence: Perinatal Mental Health Matters

This conversation explores the critical topic of mental health during the perinatal years, focusing on the integration of mental health services in OB-GYN practices, the barriers women face in accessing care, and the common symptoms of perinatal mood disorders. Carrie McCahan, a psychiatric physician assistant, discusses the importance of normalizing conversations around mental health, the impact of parental mental health on families, and the necessity of support systems for new parents. The dialogue emphasizes that it is okay to experience complex emotions during this transformative time and highlights the need for community and understanding.For more information on Dr. Erin Buggy, or Alethia Wood, please visit PCS' website here. For more information on Carrie McCahan, please visit here. You can now find her helping expecting parents at Uptown Psychiatry.