Perinatal/Postpartum Psychosis Archives - Postpartum Support International (PSI) You are not alone. You are not to blame. With help, you will be well. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:52:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Postpartum Psychosis: Experts Seek a Distinct Category Within the DSM https://postpartum.net/postpartum-psychosis-experts-seek-a-distinct-category-within-the-dsm/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:52:39 +0000 https://postpartum.net/?p=54942 Find out how the postpartum psychosis DSM classification can help enhance detection and treatment for maternal mental health issues.

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]]> We Deserve Better: The Inpatient Experience of New Mothers with Postpartum Psychosis https://postpartum.net/we-deserve-better-the-inpatient-experience-of-new-mothers-with-postpartum-psychosis/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://postpartum.net/?p=54921 Discover the challenges faced by new mothers with postpartum psychosis in inpatient care and the importance of proper support.

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]]> Cindy’s Story: Postpartum Psychosis is Not Always Obvious https://postpartum.net/cindys-story-postpartum-psychosis-is-not-always-obvious/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://postpartum.net/?p=53271 Promoting awareness of postpartum psychosis by sharing my sister-in-law's story during maternal suicide awareness week.

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]]> Honoring Moms, Saving Lives: The Story of Maternal Suicide Awareness Month, Week, and Day https://postpartum.net/honoring-moms-saving-lives-the-story-of-maternal-suicide-awareness-month/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://postpartum.net/?p=53219 Learn about my advocacy journey in maternal suicide awareness and the urgent need to address this heartbreaking reality.

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]]> Perinatal OCD & Psychosis: Breaking Down the Stereotypes https://postpartum.net/perinatal-ocd-psychosis-breaking-down-the-stereotypes/ Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://postpartum.net/?p=51564 Perinatal OCD & Psychosis: Breaking Down the Stereotypes with Insights from Lived Experience. Join Allison Livingston, Jess Pierson, and Julia Alzoubaidi—members of Postpartum Support International’s Postpartum Psychosis Taskforce—for an open and informative conversation about OCD and Perinatal Psychosis.

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]]> Matrescencia: concepto clave en la salud mental perinatal https://postpartum.net/matrescencia-concepto-clave-en-la-salud-mental-perinatal/ Mon, 19 May 2025 19:42:36 +0000 https://postpartum.net/?p=50874 La matrescencia es el periodo de cambio que vive una mujer al convertirse en madre. Entender este concepto ayuda a acompañar mejora las madres, diferenciar entre lo esperado y lo que necesita atención, y brindar apoyo emocional en el embarazo y posparto.

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]]> Stories of Hope: Living Through Puerperal Psychosis and Postpartum Bipolar Disorder https://postpartum.net/stories-of-hope-living-through-puerperal-psychosis-and-postpartum-bipolar-disorder/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:01:00 +0000 https://www.postpartum.net/?p=46223 Postpartum depression, anxiety, and psychosis: my story of fear and recovery. Discover how I navigated through these challenges to find healing and resilience.

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]]> Women of Color with PMHDs: Still Not Human Enough To Be Humanized https://postpartum.net/women-of-color-with-pmhds-still-not-human-enough-to-be-humanized/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:15:11 +0000 https://www.postpartum.net/?p=45919 Discover the media giants' coverage of perinatal mental illnesses, including postpartum psychosis. Learn about the voices that often go unheard, particularly for women of color.

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]]> Expecting Intensity: Normalizing the Highs and Lows of Postpartum https://postpartum.net/expecting-intensity-normalizing-the-highs-and-lows-of-postpartum/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 23:17:38 +0000 https://www.postpartum.net/?p=44999 Find out how a doula can provide support and help new parents manage fears and anxieties during the postpartum period. Reduce stress and find reassurance.

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]]> Kay B.’s Story https://postpartum.net/story-of-surviving-mental-health-disorders-after-second-child/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 21:54:14 +0000 https://www.postpartum.net/?p=44721 Explore a personal account of postpartum after the birth of a second child. Find insights and resources for coping with perinatal mental health challenges.

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]]> High-Risk Pregnancy and Mental Health https://postpartum.net/high-risk-pregnancy-and-mental-health/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 20:43:17 +0000 https://www.postpartum.net/?p=44716 Learn about the relationship between high-risk pregnancy and the impact on mental health. Understand the unique challenges and potential mental health concerns for pregnant women.

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]]> Suzanne Cooper’s Story https://postpartum.net/suzanne-coopers-story/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:27:02 +0000 https://www.postpartum.net/?p=44215 Read a compelling perinatal mental health survivor story that sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of the journey.

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]]> The Harm of Postpartum Psychosis Oversimplifications https://postpartum.net/the-harm-of-postpartum-psychosis-oversimplification/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:32:19 +0000 https://www.postpartum.net/?p=43443 Explore how oversimplifications describing the differences between postpartum psychosis and postpartum OCD are wrong and harmful. Learn that the DSM articulates the presence of either hallucinations or delusions as a marker for postpartum psychosis. Learn how important it is that advocacy helps more than harms, and encourages parents to seek help.

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]]> Preparing for Better Outcomes: Matrescence Education as a Pathway https://postpartum.net/preparing-for-better-outcomes-matrescence-education-as-a-pathway/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 20:30:22 +0000 https://www.postpartum.net/?p=41472 It’s hard to go even a couple of weeks without seeing another sobering statistic on the state of maternal health in the United States. According to the National Institutes of Health, suicide is the leading cause of maternal mortality, accounting for about 20% of postpartum deaths. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Psychiatry […]

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