Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are the leading birth complication in the United States. (PSI, 2014) Etiologies of perinatal distress are complex and can be traced back to limited social support, loss of social ties, previous histories of mental illness, birth trauma, developmental trauma, and...
Take a moment to think about all the parts that make up who you are. Stay here for a bit. And breathe. What comes up for you? What images, stories, memories, words come to your mind? When I think about who I am, I realize...
How do individuals, couples, and families navigate life after experiencing loss or adversity? This question has perhaps never been more relevant than in our current time, as we collectively navigate many complex and traumatic losses wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Loss is a powerful experience...
Did you know that compared to white women; members of racial and ethnic minorities are less likely to receive preventative health services? Often receive lower quality of care? Have worse health outcomes for certain conditions? African-American Women As high rates of maternal mortality in the...