Free Professional Training Resource by Ashley Hudson LCSW
Download this evidence-based, nonclinical, and approachable guide for responding to PMADs
By raising the volume on this topic and equipping all members of our community to practically screen for and respond to PMADs, we will see a shift in our time.
Experts estimate that over half a million infants are born to depressed mothers in the US each year; it’s hard to know because perinatal depression is thought to be the most under-diagnosed obstetric complication.
The good news is that Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders are not only treatable, they can be prevented with early detection and proper intervention.
By raising the volume on this topic and equipping birth professionals to notice and respond to PMADs, we hope to see the spike of COVID suicide numbers reversed and health restored.
If you're already on the front lines of birth care, we need your eyes and your involvement to be a part of the solution in the maternal health crisis. Many birth professionals (including postpartum doulas!) are NOT prepared for true mental health emergencies
This is evidence-based, nonclinical, and approachable guide for responding to PMADs is based on the most frequently-asked questions Ashley Hudson (LCSW) has received as a perinatal mental health professional.
