A recent article in Obgyn.net stated that "despite the recent growth in publicity, postpartum depression is still all too often unrecognized or cavalierly dismissed. However, this common disorder is readily diagnosed and treated by the primary care physician who is willing to take the most basic measures." (For the complete article, click here)
In an effort to increase awareness and education, encourage the use of depression screening tools and improve the availability of effective treatment and support services that promote maternal mental health, certain areas of the country declared May as Perinatal Mental Health month.
Actress Brooke Shields and Senator Robert Menendez (R-NJ) were recently among participants at a press conference announcing the passage of the Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act which will also help to educate mothers and their families about these conditions as well as support research into the causes, diagnoses and treatments for postpartum depression and psychosis.
The statistics speak for themselves. Between 15 and 20 percent of all women experience some form of pregnancy-related depression or anxiety. A recent article in the Seattle times quoted a study in the AMA Journal which found that 10.4 percent of men experienced serious depression at some point between his partner's first trimester and one year after childbirth, more than double the depression rate for men in general. (For the complete article, click here).
More information on this expanded program will be available soon. However, if you would like to know more now, please contact Sarah Schwartz at sarah@mhageorgia.org.
Join Us in Creating an Online Community!
Mental Health America is creating a new Online Community where people can discuss mental health and wellness topics. Please check out the site and share the link widely with your staff and your communities: http://www.inspire.com/groups/mental-health-america/.
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Tee Off for Mental Health 2010
was a great success!
Special Thanks to:
Platinum Sponsor:
Universal Health Services, Inc.
(Peachford Hospital)
and
Gold Sponsors:
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of GA
Nelson Mullins
and all our Silver and Hole Sponsors.
(For a complete list of our sponsors - click here)
We look forward to seeing you in 2011!
"Beer Belly Golfer" Donated by Bruce Weintzel
www.junkmanart.com
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