Supporting Maternal Mental Health and Reducing Stigma: A Clinical Perspective

• By: Glen P. Davis, MD Institute for Community Living (ICL)
• July 18th, 2025
• anxiety, depression, maternal mental health, perinatal mental health, postpartum, screening, stigma, Summer 2025 Issue, support, trauma-informed care, treatment
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Becoming a mother is a beautiful and rewarding experience, but it comes with a set of challenges that often go unrecognized. Maternal mental health is a critical dimension of perinatal care that is often overlooked amid the focus on the physical aspect of pregnancy.  During the perinatal period,...

From Silence to Support: Changing the Story on Maternal Mental Health

• By: Cara McNulty, DPA Vibrant Emotional Health
• July 18th, 2025
• anxiety, depression, healthcare, maternal mental health, mental health, motherhood, perinatal, postpartum, postpartum care, stigma, Summer 2025 Issue, trauma-informed care
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When I became a mother, I was prepared for a momentous life change. What I did not anticipate was the impact that pregnancy and postpartum could have on my mental health, in addition to my physical recovery. After giving birth to my first daughter, I dismissed my stress and sensitivity as the...