Perinatal/Postpartum Psychosis

Postpartum Psychosis: Experts Seek a Distinct Category Within the DSM
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Postpartum Psychosis: Experts Seek a Distinct Category Within the DSM

Find out how the postpartum psychosis DSM classification can help enhance detection and treatment for maternal mental health issues.
“New mothers experiencing an acute mental health emergency, such as postpartum psychosis, deserve humane inpatient treatment. We deserve better.”
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We Deserve Better: The Inpatient Experience of New Mothers with Postpartum Psychosis

Discover the challenges faced by new mothers with postpartum psychosis in inpatient care and the importance of proper support.
Cindy’s Story: Postpartum Psychosis is Not Always Obvious By Karen Wachenheim
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Cindy’s Story: Postpartum Psychosis is Not Always Obvious

Promoting awareness of postpartum psychosis by sharing my sister-in-law's story during maternal suicide awareness week.
“Is MOM ok?” has grown into a recognizable call for compassion and awareness. It’s not just a slogan—it’s a lifeline.” By Kristina Dulaney
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Honoring Moms, Saving Lives: The Story of Maternal Suicide Awareness Month, Week, and Day

Learn about my advocacy journey in maternal suicide awareness and the urgent need to address this heartbreaking reality.
Perinatal OCD & Psychosis
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Perinatal OCD & Psychosis: Breaking Down the Stereotypes

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…
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Matrescencia: concepto clave en la salud mental perinatal

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.
Survivor Stories
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Stories of Hope: Living Through Puerperal Psychosis and Postpartum Bipolar Disorder

Postpartum depression, anxiety, and psychosis: my story of fear and recovery. Discover how I navigated through these challenges to find healing and resilience.
Women of Color with PMHDs: Still Not Human Enough To Be Humanized By Hajara Kutty
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Women of Color with PMHDs: Still Not Human Enough To Be Humanized

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.
Expecting Intensity: Normalizing the Highs and Lows of Postpartum By Kaely Harrod, Doula and Childbirth Educator
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Expecting Intensity: Normalizing the Highs and Lows of Postpartum

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.
Survivor Stories
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Kay B.’s Story

Explore a personal account of postpartum after the birth of a second child. Find insights and resources for coping with perinatal mental health challenges.
High-Risk Pregnancy and Mental Health By Tammy Jones, RN, DNP
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High-Risk Pregnancy and Mental Health

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.
Survivor Stories
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Suzanne Cooper’s Story

Read a compelling perinatal mental health survivor story that sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of the journey.
The Harm of Postpartum Psychosis Oversimplifications By Hajara Kutty
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The Harm of Postpartum Psychosis Oversimplifications

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.
The Harm of Postpartum Psychosis Oversimplifications By Hajara Kutty
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Preparing for Better Outcomes: Matrescence Education as a Pathway

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,…
Postpartum Support International
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