Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Health of Lancaster County

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This is so helpful! Thanks Postpartum Support International

Postpartum anxiety is often experienced as an irrational fear or excessive worry that can seem nonstop, day after day. While postpartum depression gets talked ...about more and many moms are warned about symptoms of sadness and depression after having a baby, postpartum anxiety is lesser known. In fact, many parents that experience postpartum depression also end up experience postpartum anxiety. Symptoms of postpartum anxiety include constant worrying, feeling that something bad is about to happen, racing thoughts and more. Similar to postpartum depression, what separates postpartum anxiety and normal parental worrying is the magnitude and longevity of the symptoms. Furthermore, many times the worrying is not based in reality and can be characterized as irrational. Both postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety are treatable illnesses. If you are a parent struggling, call our helpline at 1.800.944.4773 and our volunteers will assist you. This May #LetsTalkAboutIT and raise more awareness about postpartum anxiety prevalence, symptoms, risk factors and experiences.

HOW TO HELP, PART 2 Our parent organization, Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation is hosting its first ever Feast of the Senses on September 9, 2021. This unique, interactive event will take you on a tour of the five senses of sight, touch, hearing, smell and taste by enjoying delectable food and beverage pairings while learning more about LOHF. Join us and help elevate the mental well-being of youth and children in Lancaster County!... Here's how you can participate: 1. Join us for the in-person event at Excelsior; 2. Join us online for the virtual event. VIP packages are available! 3. Become a sponsor! Many levels of sponsorship are available. 4. Donate goods or services to our auction. All information is here: https://one.bidpal.net/lohf/welcome and we hope to see you there!

HOW TO HELP, PART 1 PPHMHLC is a charity fund that relies on the support of the community for fundraising. Due to COVID-19, our Luminate Lancaster fundraising walk did not happen in 2020. If you would like to make a donation, we would certainly appreciate ! Please use this link: https://lohf.org/donate/ and choose "Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Health" for your designation. ... Thank you so much! #MMHWeek2021

Did you know that PSI offers a weekly Chat with an Expert for Moms and a monthly one for Dads and partners? During these sessions you can connect with other mom...s and dads, and talk with a PSI expert about resources, symptoms, options and general information about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders from the privacy of your own phone. There is no need to pre-register or give your name. These sessions, facilitated by licensed mental health professionals, are informational only and open to anyone with questions and concerns. Limited to the first 15 callers. Find timings here: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/chat-with-an-expert/

Postpartum Support International is starting a new support group.

Postpartum Support International offers a variety of support groups. Here is their weekly schedule.

The Renewal Series from Postpartum Support International starts on January 26.

If you, a friend or a family member is struggling with mental health challenges, reach out, Mental Health America of Lancaster may have programs or resources that can assist you. Like & Share. www.mhalancaster.org #mentalhealthessential #mhalancaster

The COVID crisis taxed the mental health of many people in Lancaster County and beyond. That's why it's so important to know about the additional mental health ...services available to get help and counseling for people from all walks of life. We share many low-cost or no-cost resources in this article. http://ow.ly/Ch5n50Da9YZ See more