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# Pacific Post Partum Support Society

Vancouver, BC Canada

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## Posts

- [Cognitive Behavioural Self-help Skills and Techniques](https://postpartum.org/2013/05/cognitive-behavioural-self-help-skills-and-techniques/) - We are expanding our telephone support for pregnant and postpartum women and their partners to include: Cognitive Behavioural Self-help Skills and Techniques
- [It Takes a Village](https://postpartum.org/2013/05/it-takes-a-village/) - Help us build support networks for mothers and their families in order to lessen the isolation and distress that many families experience during the perinatal period.
- [Post Partum Mood Disorder Awareness Video](https://postpartum.org/2013/08/post-partum-mood-disorder-awareness-video/) - A touching video with a positive message
- [Stella & Dot for PPPSS](https://postpartum.org/2013/11/stella-dot-pppss/) - Shop online now until November 30 and 25% of all sales will be donated to Pacific Post Partum Support Society!
- [Happy New Year!](https://postpartum.org/2014/01/happy-new-year/) - The beginning of a New Year marks a time of thinking about how the past year went and thinking about what the New Year holds. Many people will develop resolutions or goals to strive towards in the year ahead . . . lose some weight, save money, stop nail biting, be nicer to a family member, be happier.
- [When the Seasons Change](https://postpartum.org/2014/02/when-the-seasons-change/) - Depression has many causes. During the winter months when days are shorter and the weather is typically dark, cold, and wet, many people experience decreases in their mood. In fact, there was once a diagnosable mental health condition in the manual that psychiatrists and psychologists use devoted to this phenomenon. Fortunately, there are some strategies
- [We’re updating our training materials!](https://postpartum.org/2014/03/were-updating-our-training-materials/) - Over the past several months, staff at PPPSS have been busy brainstorming how to update our training programs. As part of this effort, staff and volunteer mothers devoted an entire day to filming mock support group sessions. The videos will be used to supplement our instruction on the unique way PPPSS supports men and women
- [Overcoming Isolation’s Grasp](https://postpartum.org/2014/04/overcoming-isolations-grasp/) - The first year of a child’s life can be an isolating time for mothers. Most of your time (if not all) is devoted to nurturing. It can be extremely challenging to take care of even basic needs such as brushing teeth, showering, or even just using the bathroom. Thinking about doing something like leaving the
- [Helpless—A Father's Perspective on Postpartum Depression](https://postpartum.org/2014/06/dadsperspectiveonpostpartumdepression/) - Helpless. It’s one feeling that always comes back to me when I think about the period when my wife was suffering from Postpartum Depression. At the time, I had no clue that my wife was in the throes of PPD. Pretty much all that registered in my mind was that neither of us were sleeping,
- [New Findings on Postpartum Depression & Our Response](https://postpartum.org/2014/06/new-findings-on-postpartum-depression/) - Recently, The New York Times published an article on Postpartum Depression entitled,‘Thinking of Ways to Harm Her’ New Findings on Timing and Range of Maternal Mental Illness. The article takes a look at Postpartum Mood Disorders in light of recent research that has changed the scope of the inquiry. It is now found that many women suffer
- [A Blog About Postpartum Mood Disorders](https://postpartum.org/2014/06/blog-intro/) - Pacific Post Partum Support Society is dedicated to helping mothers, and their families, cope with symptoms of postpartum mood disorders. The model we were built upon, when we began as an informal gathering more than 40 years ago, is one of mothers supporting mothers. We carry on this tradition today in our programming; we believe
- [I'm Having Scary Thoughts](https://postpartum.org/2014/06/im-scary-thoughts/) - Recently we posted a response to The New York Times article on Postpartum Depression. It is great that a major publication like this one is paying attention to issues in Maternal Mental Health. Our concern with the article, and which was recently reiterated by a Huffington Post article, was that women reading it might get
- [The Signs and Symptoms of Postpartum Depression](https://postpartum.org/2014/07/the-signs-and-symptoms-of-postpartum-depression/) - By Sheila Duffy, Staff How do you know if you have postpartum depression, or are experiencing a difficult adjustment or even normal feelings? Do all new moms feel like this? Why doesn’t anyone talk about what it is really like? These are just a few commonly asked questions when new moms call our support line.
- [Support Groups for Postpartum Depression](https://postpartum.org/2014/07/support-groups-postpartum-depression/) - By Linda King, Staff In addition to the telephone support line, we offer Mother’s Support Groups. Our support groups are a safe place for women to talk openly about their experiences. A number of counseling/facilitating staff members have used a support group themselves in their healing journey. All of our counselling and facilitating staff are
- [Telephone Support for Postpartum Depression](https://postpartum.org/2014/07/telephone-support-postpartum-depression/) - By Karen Bannister I have a long history with the little devil I call postpartum mood disorders. And so when I moved to the province of BC, pregnant with my third child, I knew I needed support. I had come from an amazing care situation - I had ready access to a compassionate counsellor and
- [A Caring Counsellor: Interview with Hollie Hall](https://postpartum.org/2014/08/caring-counsellor-interview-hollie-hall/) - A Caring Counsellor: Interview with Hollie Hall Eight years ago, Hollie joined the Pacific Post Partum Support Society team. Since then, she has been a valuable resource for thousands of women who find her caring ways and kind voice a source of comfort and support. In this spotlight on one of our own, we chat
- [Our Response to Robin Williams' Death](https://postpartum.org/2014/08/response-robin-williams-death/) - We are so deeply saddened to hear the news about Robin Williams. Although most of us did not know him, he touched us all with his incredible talent and energy. Depression is a debilitating illness that can end so tragically....It does not discriminate. We must continue to help break isolation and raise awareness and work
- [Kelley's Story of Postpartum Depression](https://postpartum.org/2014/08/kelleys-story-postpartum-depression/) - By Kelley Allen I have always struggled with depression. It runs in my family and, at 14 years old, I was diagnosed with it. I have managed it since with medication. Once my husband and I began talking about starting a family, we went into pregnancy knowing of my increased risk for postpartum depression. We
- [Learning Self-Love: Put Yourself First](https://postpartum.org/2014/08/learning-self-love/) - By Georgie Hutchinson Let’s face it - when mothers, in particular new mothers, first hear the advice: "Put yourself first;” their reactions are often of confusion and disbelief. “Put myself first? Why, that would be irresponsible!” "Guilt" kicks in all too quickly, even within the first minutes of motherhood. This guilt is closely associated with the constant
- [PPPSS 2013–14 AGM](https://postpartum.org/2014/09/pppss-2013-14-agm/)
- [Great Expectations Fashion Show + Other Ways to Show Support](https://postpartum.org/2014/09/supportpacificpostpartum/) - By Erin Arnold Pacific Post Partum Support Society presents an informative, interesting and hilarious Fashion Show this October. Great Expectations features beautiful, bizarre, and memorable 20th century maternity garments from the extensive private collection of fashion historian Ivan Sayers. This innovative fundraiser will help our non profit make a difference in the lives of women
- [Andrea's Story - Embracing the Darkness of Postpartum Depression](https://postpartum.org/2014/09/andrea-postpartum-depression/) - By Andrea Paterson There was a morning, nearly a year after I had my son, when my body crumpled to the living room floor. I heard myself sobbing, saw myself throwing whatever stray toys were in reach, and watched myself give voice to suppressed rage and despair. It was a horrifying moment, like
- [Support from family and friends](https://postpartum.org/2014/09/support-family-friends/) - I am certain I would not have survived my postpartum depression and anxiety without the supports I received. The depression was so difficult, because connection with others was what I really needed, but all I wanted to do was isolate and be completely alone. Motherhood was isolating. I could no longer connect with friends and
- [Your #ppdtoolbox: Tips for Managing with Anxiety and Depression](https://postpartum.org/2014/10/your-ppdtoolbox-tips-for-managing-with-anxiety-and-depression/) - We all have methods for coping with hard moments. Even if you are newly suffering from postpartum depression or anxiety, chances are you have a few tools in your toolbox. Certainly, as you go along this journey you will gain more and more. So we wanted to ask, “What do you do to cope?” When
- [Postpartum Stress](https://postpartum.org/2014/10/postpartum-stress/) - By Sheila Duffy There are many myths surrounding motherhood. One of the reasons that many new moms and dads struggle is because no one talks about “what it is really like”. We then often blame ourselves, and may have thoughts along the lines of “What is wrong with me?” “I was not cut out for
- [Those Affected by Postpartum Depression: Partner Support](https://postpartum.org/2014/10/those-affected-by-postpartum-depression-partner-support/) - By Rosemary Rukavina Postpartum Depression does not only affect the diagnosed individual, it affects the whole family. Both partners in a couple have a shared view of what the experience of expanding their family will look like, and when the reality does not match their expectations, disappointment, shock, and anxiety can be common reactions. If
- [Nutrition and Health](https://postpartum.org/2014/10/nutrition-health/) - By Shealagh Davis As part of our ongoing recommendation for self-care here at PPPSS, we are focusing on nutrition and health in this week’s post. Specifically we are highlighting Fish Oils/Omega-3 fatty acids and their benefit to physical and emotional health. If you have any questions or would like to conduct additional research into the
- [Karen's Story of Postpartum Depression](https://postpartum.org/2014/11/karens-story/) - Story by Karen "During my pregnancy, a thought blew over me just like dandelion seeds “What if I put my baby’s foot in the garburator when he is born?” and then that thought blew away. Like a seed, that thought was planted in my mind, and all I could do was to shake it off
- [Relapse](https://postpartum.org/2014/11/relapse/) - By Andrea Paterson I've been open about my postpartum journey from the start, therefore well meaning friends and relatives sometimes want to know if I'm “cured.” They ask because they're concerned about my health and happiness but the question implies a state of unfaltering psycho-spiritual stability that still eludes me. My son is approaching three
- [Recent Article in The Squamish Chief](https://postpartum.org/2014/11/recent-article-squamish-chief/) - A wonderful article was recently published in The Squamish Chief discussing postpartum depression and anxiety, as well as PPPSS services. Click here to read it.
- [Giving Tuesday](https://postpartum.org/2014/11/giving-tuesday/) - http://youtu.be/pd75dRxYuOE?t=1s Most people know about Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Now Giving Tuesday is coming to Canada on December 2, 2014. We hope that you will consider making a donation to our Giving Tuesday campaign. Please click on the video above to learn more about Giving Tuesday. Please consider giving to our campaign this
- [Is seeking online-based support helpful?](https://postpartum.org/2014/12/seeking-online-based-support-helpful/) - By Rosemary Rukavina Many parents actively use the internet to find information, seek advice from professionals, and receive support around infant care issues with peers. This online support can enhance your knowledge and positive attitudes related to various topics about infant care. As well, internet-based support can create a virtual sense of community with
- [Erika's Story Part 1](https://postpartum.org/2014/12/erikas-story-part-1/) - By Erika Mitchell I had the perfect birth. It was exactly what I had hoped for: a peaceful home water birth with my husband, doula, and midwife all present and supportive. I labored beautifully and transitioned through my ‘gates of great doubt’ with a whimpered “I don’t think I’m doing very well” followed by 20
- [Erika's Story Part 2: Loss of a Loved One](https://postpartum.org/2014/12/erikas-story-part-2-loss-loved-one/) - One of the risk factors that can contribute to postpartum depression and anxiety is experiencing the loss of a loved one. There can be significant impact either from a loss that occurs during the perinatal period or from a previous loss that resurfaces at this time. It can be especially hard losing a parent as
- [Self care over the holidays](https://postpartum.org/2014/12/self-care-holidays/) - By Andrea Paterson I remember Christmas as a child as a time of extraordinary magic. Even now when the lights go up and the carols begin I experience an almost unbearable excitement. I also see that the magic associated with the holidays has hard working magicians behind it. Parents, and often mothers in particular, have
- [The Mother Load](https://postpartum.org/2015/01/mother-load/) - CBC Doc Zone recently aired a documentary called The Motherload. While it doesn't deal directly with postpartum depression and anxiety, it does take a long hard look at the context within which North American women are working as mothers. It focuses on mothers who are also working outside the home and shines a light on
- [What is support?](https://postpartum.org/2015/01/support/) - "Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.'" --Mary Anne Radmacher Support is defined as bearing all or part of the weight of, or to hold up and give assistance to. Support is crucial to recovery from postpartum depression and
- [Kimberly's Story](https://postpartum.org/2015/01/kimberlys-story/) - Story by Kimberly Daniels A version of this essay originally appeared on Kimberly's blog I remember very clearly the day that I knew that I needed to reach out. I had seen a few “red flags” beforehand, recognizing the signs from working as a doula - but I was completely in denial that it
- [What is Postpartum Depression? Could I have it?](https://postpartum.org/2015/01/postpartum-depression/) - By Rosemary Rukavina What is Postpartum Depression? Postpartum depression (PPD) is a major depressive disorder that affects 10 to 15 percent of women during or after pregnancy or adoption. Although PPD is most commonly associated with women, men can also experience PPD. Symptoms can include: sleeping and eating changes, concentration disturbances, exhaustion, anxiety, hopelessness,
- [Growing Your Family After Postpartum Depression and Anxiety](https://postpartum.org/2015/02/growing-family-postpartum-depression-anxiety/) - By Kelley Allen My husband and I have started talking about whether or not to have a second child. I have to believe that it’s a hard choice for any parent given the work involved in raising more than one human being at a time. With or without postpartum depression and anxiety, parenting is tough.
- [Body Image and Weight Gain during Pregnancy and Postpartum](https://postpartum.org/2015/02/body-image-weight-gain-pregnancy-postpartum/) - By Rosemary Rukavina and Kelley Allen The idealized body image has drastically changed in western society over the past few centuries. It was once attractive to be plump and curvy. In fact, some cultures view being voluptuous as healthy and a sign of wealth. However, it doesn’t take long to realize western societal value emphasizes
- [Motherhood: Myth vs. Reality](https://postpartum.org/2015/02/motherhood-myth-vs-reality/) - By Erika Mitchell Myth noun: myth; plural noun: myths A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events. There are so many myths surrounding parenthood and motherhood in particular. There are countless blog posts and opinion pieces
- [Men and Postpartum Depression](https://postpartum.org/2015/02/men-postpartum-depression/) - By Kelley Allen Fathers are typically recognized for the supportive role they have in their partner’s recovery from postpartum depression and/or anxiety. However they are often overlooked in research and health care as potential sufferers of postpartum depression (PPD). Studies show that one out of every ten fathers experience PPD during their transition to parenthood,
- [Defining Postpartum Psychosis](https://postpartum.org/2015/03/defining-postpartum-psychosis/) - Article by Dr. Deirdre Ryan In this article, Dr. Ryan provides a clinical exploration of the differences between postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. It's important to be able to distinguish between the two illnesses and to remember that postpartum psychosis is extremely rare. The Pacific Post Partum Support Society does not have resources to provide
- [How Long Does PPD/A Last?](https://postpartum.org/2015/03/long-ppda-last/) - By Andrea Paterson Many women suffering from Postpartum Depression and Anxiety want to know how long they can expect their symptoms to last. We all wish that there was a magic cut-off time when we could expect our mood to return to “normal” and knowing that the condition is temporary can be healing in and
- [The Impact of Immigration](https://postpartum.org/2015/03/the-impact-of-immigration/) - By Clare Zeschky I emigrated to Canada in 2008 from Scotland, a couple of years before my daughter was born. I didn’t expect to feel any sort of culture shock arriving here. After all there’s no language difference, the same TV programs, the same literature, the same music. North American culture was familiar, these were
- [My Daughter's Postpartum Depression](https://postpartum.org/2015/03/my-daughters-postpartum-depression/) - By Shawnee Anderson As mothers, we always hope to have the answers for our children -- to have the ability to make their lives better, to be there when they need us, and to guide them in the right direction. I have never felt the level of devastation and despair that I experienced when my
- [PPPSS support, now via text messaging](https://postpartum.org/2015/03/pppss-support-now-via-text-messaging/) - For over 40 years Pacific Post Partum Support Society has provided support for parents who are experiencing distress during pregnancy or after the birth or adoption of a child—and now we can text! Provided by our experienced counsellors, support via text messaging is available to anyone who needs it: Moms and dads (until youngest child
- [Returning to Work after PPD/A](https://postpartum.org/2015/03/returning-to-work-after-ppda/) - Article by Kirsty Going back to work after maternity leave can be an extremely stressful time. It can also be exhilarating if you are returning to a job you love. For many it's a combination of both, maybe with a sizeable sprinkling of dread. For a woman who has suffered from postpartum depression and anxiety
- [Spring Images For Healing](https://postpartum.org/2015/04/spring-images-for-healing/) - Article by Andrea Paterson Spring in Vancouver has been early and intense this year. It's hard to believe that the cherry blossoms and magnolias are already at their end and trees are in bud. Spring has always been a time to celebrate new life and resurrection after the death and dormancy of winter. Today Christians
- [Celebrating National Volunteer Week](https://postpartum.org/2015/04/celebrating-national-volunteer-week/) - From April 12-18 Canada is celebrating National Volunteer Week. Volunteers are at the heart of many not for profit organizations and Pacific Post Partum Support Society is no exception. Here is a message from Georgie Hutchinson, Volunteer Coordinator for PPPSS: I see Volunteer Week as similar to Mother’s Day: Just a we should appreciate the
- [What I Learned from Postpartum Depression and Anxiety](https://postpartum.org/2015/04/what-i-learned-from-postpartum-depression-and-anxiety/) - Article by Erika Mitchell I have struggled with this statement for a long time now. I found myself very resistant to answering the simple question – ‘what have I learned?” In part I am resistant because I don’t want to credit such a dark and lonely time in my life with imparting any wisdom
- [Anger During the Postpartum Period](https://postpartum.org/2015/04/anger-during-the-postpartum-period/) - Article by Kelley Allen and Andrea Paterson Anger is probably one of the least discussed components of the motherhood experience and one of the least acknowledged facets of postpartum depression and anxiety. No one is prepared for the anger that is sometimes born alongside their infant, but it's a completely normal reaction. Women might be
- [A Dad's Perspective on PPD/A](https://postpartum.org/2015/04/family-perspective-on-ppda-part-2/) - The Father of a Pacific Post Partum Support Society client provided the following account: My general observations of my daughter during her postpartum depression and anxiety included seeing her: fatigued, weepy, irritable, guilty, and experiencing an overwhelming sense of misery. She was generally unwilling to ask for help and would accuse the family of "interfering"
- [The Good Mother Project](https://postpartum.org/2015/05/the-good-mother-project/) - Article by Eran Sudds My son was 3 months and 14 days old. I know this because I was counting the days. On any given day, I knew exactly how old he was, what Wonder Week he was in the middle of, how many days were left until his next predicted milestone and, in this
- [A Love Letter for Mother's Day](https://postpartum.org/2015/05/a-love-letter-for-mothers-day/) - By Andrea Paterson Mother's Day is a complicated holiday. Meant to celebrate mothers it can sometimes injure through omission. Motherhood comes in so many guises--the transgendered mother, the mother who adopted a child, the single mother, the mother who endured years of fertility treatment, the mother who doesn’t look like a mother on the
- [Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: A Global Perspective](https://postpartum.org/2015/05/postpartum-depression-and-anxiety-a-global-perspective/) - I have a few resources to share with you today on the theme of global perspectives on postpartum depression and anxiety. There is a lot of focus on PPD/A as it manifests in North America, especially in the USA. A lot of literature points to the lack of resources, community, and care for new moms
- [Breastfeeding, Weaning, and PPD/A](https://postpartum.org/2015/05/breastfeeding-weaning-and-ppda/) - Article by Kelley Allen Postpartum depression and anxiety was something that I went into pregnancy very aware of. I worried about a family history of depression, sensitivity to hormone fluctuations, and moving to a different country three months after the birth of my daughter. Despite my worries I felt prepared as my husband and I
- [What I Wish I Had Done Differently](https://postpartum.org/2015/05/what-i-wish-i-had-done-differently/) - Article by Erika Mitchell When my first son was born I spent months planning for his arrival; I obsessed over choosing the right health care provider, I debated hospital birth vs. home birth, I made sure I had all the required baby gear, I took supplements, ate well and exercised. I fantasized about what I
- [Beyond "Post"Partum Depression](https://postpartum.org/2015/06/beyond-postpartum-depression/) - Article by Andrea Paterson It's good to see that there is a lot of focus on the serious nature of postpartum depression and anxiety these days. While there is still work to be done in terms of spreading awareness of signs, symptoms, and scope of perinatal mood disorders there is certainly more information available
- [Dads, You're Not Alone](https://postpartum.org/2015/06/dads-youre-not-alone/) - I think fathers are often the silent bystanders when it comes to postpartum depression and anxiety. New dads may not know how to support their struggling partners, or may be dealing with their own intense challenges following childbirth. With the expectation that dads will support their partners and new babies above all else there is
- [The Anger Chime](https://postpartum.org/2015/06/the-anger-chime/) - Anger is a legitimate and common aspect of postpartum depression and anxiety. Many new mothers experience troubling and persistent anger after the birth of a child. This previous blog post discusses anger and PPD/A in more depth. What I'm concerned with here is approaching that anger. In my own experience rage can rise in an
- [Postpartum Depression: A Grandmother's Retrospective](https://postpartum.org/2015/07/postpartum-depression-a-grandmothers-retrospective/) - Zoey reflects on her experience with postpartum depression and anxiety from the perspective of becoming a grandmother for the first time. Her words truly show how PPD/A, while it loses its intense power over us, remains a part of our continuing motherhood journeys. Some research shows that PPD/A can occur in caretakers other than the
- [Maternal Mental Health Acronyms: A Primer](https://postpartum.org/2015/07/maternal-mental-health-acronyms-a-primer/) - When it comes to health and science there tend to be a lot of acronyms floating around and maternal mental health is no exception. It can be confusing trying to navigate articles and information when you aren't sure what the acronyms mean and it can also complicate the process of searching for information. So here
- [Social Media and Postpartum Mood Disorders](https://postpartum.org/2015/07/social-media-and-postpartum-mood-disorders/) - Article by Andrea Paterson Social media can be a wonderful thing. A ubiquitous part of the way individuals and organizations communicate, platforms like Facebook and Twitter give everyone access to an unprecedented amount of information and new parents are likely to turn to social media for advice and information. Unfortunately the tendency to use social
- [Understanding Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder](https://postpartum.org/2015/07/understanding-premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder/) - Sometimes postpartum depression and anxiety occurs in tandem with other medical or psychological issues that can complicate recovery and the journey towards optimal health. Recognizing and treating these other conditions can help women to resolve their PPD/A since dealing with other health issues may cause additional stress and anxiety. Sometimes new conditions like PMDD can
- [Modeling Self Care for Our Children](https://postpartum.org/2015/08/modeling-self-care-for-our-children/) - August will be Self Care Month here on the blog. We'll be focusing on the importance of self care and sharing tips for integrating it into your hectic life. As the summer hits its stride and families are busy with the unscheduled chaos of the summer holidays, self care can easily be lost in the
- [When Small Acts of Self-Care Aren't Enough](https://postpartum.org/2015/08/when-small-acts-of-self-care-arent-enough/) - This is the second piece in our August Self-Care Series. Those moving through the process of resolving postpartum depression and anxiety are often reminded to focus on small acts of self-care. This might mean drinking tea while it's still hot, taking a 15 minute walk after dinner, or making sure you have time to brush
- [Self-Care Tips for Partners](https://postpartum.org/2015/08/self-care-tips-for-partners/) - Part Three of our August Self Care Series addresses non-birthing partners. Often overlooked in the postpartum period, dads and partners to birthing mothers are also at the mercy of extreme emotional and psychological shifts after the birth of a baby. Zoey Ryan interviews her husband to find out what kind of self-care measures can be
- [The Things that are Lost](https://postpartum.org/2015/08/the-things-that-are-lost/) - Part 4 of our August Self Care Series focuses on those things you used to love that are now impossible, or seem that way, after having a baby. How can we cope with the loss of things that used to bring us joy? Article by Andrea Paterson We all know that pregnancy, birthing, and motherhood
- [The Mother I Wanted to Be: Having a Second Child after Postpartum Depression](https://postpartum.org/2015/09/the-mother-i-wanted-to-be-having-a-second-child-after-postpartum-depression/) - Liz shares her story of postpartum depression and how she created a different experience for herself with her second child. Her story illustrates how creating intentional supports and community can transform the postpartum experience, even when a person has experienced postpartum depression in a previous pregnancy. Article by Liz Lian I always thought I’d make
- [Infant Illness and Postpartum Anxiety](https://postpartum.org/2015/09/infant-illness-and-postpartum-anxiety/) - Ashlee shares her story of postpartum anxiety triggered by the traumatic experience of having a sick infant. Trauma during or after birth are highly correlated to postpartum depression and anxiety in the months that follow. See the link at the bottom of the article for more information about the signs and symptoms of postpartum anxiety
- [Preparing for Motherhood After PPD/A](https://postpartum.org/2015/09/preparing-for-motherhood-after-ppda/) - A few weeks ago we shared a story by Liz Lian about having a second child after experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety. This week we have another take on that theme by Kelley Allen. Kelley has graciously agreed to share the story of her pregnancy journey with her second child. This will be the first
- [Grief and Life Stress Postpartum: Where Does Postpartum Depression End?](https://postpartum.org/2015/09/grief-and-life-stress-postpartum-where-does-postpartum-depression-end/) - A previous Pacific Post Partum Support Society client shares her story of postpartum anxiety and the grief of losing some of the people closest to her. She asks the important question: Where does postpartum depression and anxiety end and regular life stress begin. Her answer is insightful and so important. Something I have struggled with,
- [Angel Donor Dinner, 2015](https://postpartum.org/2015/10/angel-donor-dinner-2015/) - In May 2015, our second annual dinner was held at Shaughnessy Golf Club hosted by Mike & BG Burdick. Our emcees for the night were CBC’s Erica Johnson and Mike Burdick. During the evening, angel donors came together to learn about postpartum depression, and listened to counsellors and clients share their postpartum experiences and personal
- [Plantings: Growing into Parenthood](https://postpartum.org/2015/10/plantings-growing-into-parenthood/) - Article by Andrea Paterson The days here in Vancouver are getting noticeably shorter. The air is cooler. The light is the golden hue that appears in fall when the sun rides lower in the sky. As the seasons turn from summer to autumn there is a sense of moving into the darker part of the
- [October: Herald of Dark Nights](https://postpartum.org/2015/10/october-herald-of-dark-nights/) - Happy Thanksgiving from Pacific Post Partum Support Society! Today a PPPSS staff member shares her love for Autumn and the healing promised by longer nights. Georgie articulates the deep meaning she finds in the literal and metaphorical turning of the seasons. She tells a story of the seasons that exist in parenthood, and in our
- [Dusk: Finding Comfort](https://postpartum.org/2015/10/dusk-finding-comfort/) - This week we have beautiful and soothing words from a Pacific Post Partum Support Society Counselor. Take a short coffee break on this cloudy morning and drink this story in! Article by Anna Chambers Long after dusk, thirteen and a half years ago, my baby girl moved in waves and emerged from a cocoon of
- [Fundraiser: Good Mother Project Photo Sessions](https://postpartum.org/2015/10/fundraiser-good-mother-project-photo-sessions/) - We have some really exciting news here at Pacific Post Partum Support Society. The Good Mother Project is sponsoring its second fundraiser for PPPSS and this one is going to be bigger and more awesome than the last! Moms and their children are invited to have portraits taken in support of mothers everywhere. The event
- [The Dark Mother](https://postpartum.org/2015/10/the-dark-mother/) - Article by Andrea Paterson I love Halloween. There's something about the license to be dark and the embrace of all things strange and creepy that calls to me. In the old pagan calendars Samhain marked the turn into the dark half of the year. The harvest is over, the fields lie fallow, the night flows
- [Preparing for Motherhood After PPD/A Part 2](https://postpartum.org/2015/11/preparing-for-motherhood-after-ppda-part-2/) - A few months ago Kelley Allen shared reflections from the first trimester of her pregnancy with her second child. After suffering with postpartum depression and anxiety after the birth of her daughter, Kelley is sharing her experience and tactics as she moves through her second journey towards motherhood. Article by Kelley Allen Writing about the
- [Motherhood with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder](https://postpartum.org/2015/11/motherhood-with-obsessive-compulsive-disorder/) - A new mom shares her story of becoming a mother while battling the symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Having an underlying mental health challenge can make pregnancy and the postpartum period even more overwhelming. This mother talks about acknowledging her challenges and finding the appropriate help before even bringing her baby home. Preventive measures can
- [Our Most Heartfelt Thanks!](https://postpartum.org/2015/11/our-most-heartfelt-thanks/) - On November 14 The Good Mother Project hosted a spectacular photography fundraiser at the Scotiabank Dance Centre. Seventy-one moms, accompanied by their children, had portraits taken by volunteer photographers. The project raised $3238 for Pacific Post Partum Support Society. You can see an article about the event in the Vancouver Courier. Sheila Duffy, Director of
- [The Mourning Moon](https://postpartum.org/2015/11/the-mourning-moon/) - Article by Andrea Paterson There are those who celebrate the "mourning moon," the last full moon before the Winter Solstice. This year's Mourning Moon just passed and its symbolism struck a chord. It is the last point of brightness in the descending dark. As the longest night of the year approaches it is a chance
- [Holiday Wellness](https://postpartum.org/2015/12/holiday-wellness/) - Article by Hollie Hall, Pacific Post Partum Support Society phone counsellor and group facilitator This time of year can bring with it a whole mixed bag of emotions for new parents. Usually our call volume here at PPPSS goes up with the darker days. For many of us the negative feelings can be very
- [Gifts for the Soul](https://postpartum.org/2015/12/gifts-for-the-soul/) - Pacific Post Partum Support Society counsellor, Anna Chambers, shares three gifts that you can give yourself this holiday season. Courage to ask for what I need. Often, one of the ongoing struggles for women is having the courage to ask for what we need. One of the myths mothers may buy into
- [New Beginnings](https://postpartum.org/2016/01/new-beginnings/) - Erika Mitchell brings us a reflective story for the New Year. After the chaos and emotional intensity of the holiday season I find January and February can be blue months. In December I am kept so busy traveling or organizing holiday gatherings or planning extravagant meals that the sudden return to normalcy can be a
- [Having a Baby After PPD/A: First Trimester](https://postpartum.org/2016/01/having-a-baby-after-ppda-first-trimester/) - A version of this article appeared on the Amaranth Road Studio blog. Article by Andrea Paterson Oh how I feel like sinking into deep water. I want to be a floating thing, suspended, warm, like the growing fetus within me. Inside my body grows a tiny girl and I am reeling. It took me a
- [Reproductive Mental Health Resources](https://postpartum.org/2016/02/reproductive-mental-health-resources/) - Article by Kelley Allen I remember vividly a point during the worst of my Postpartum Depression and Anxiety with my first baby when I wanted to run out into the middle of the street yelling “Can somebody – anybody - please help me?!” I felt I was losing myself and couldn’t stay above the water,
- [How Birth Kindled My Passion](https://postpartum.org/2016/02/how-birth-kindled-my-passion/) - Article by Erika Mitchell When I was younger I had no desire to be a mother. I aspired to be a cool aunt who swept into my nieces and nephews lives with gifts, an air of mystery and fabulous stories of adventure. When I turned 21 I realized I would never have nieces and nephews.
- [Having a Baby after PPD/A: Notes from my Second Trimester](https://postpartum.org/2016/03/having-a-baby-after-ppda-notes-from-my-second-trimester/) - Article by Andrea Paterson People generally try to comfort you by saying that your second pregnancy will be different, that your second baby will be different. My second pregnancy has certainly been different--it’s been worse. After suffering severe postpartum depression and anxiety after the birth of my son four years ago I went into my
- [Lessons Learned from Lego](https://postpartum.org/2016/03/lessons-learned-from-lego/) - Article by Clare Zeschky I’ve been playing a lot with Lego recently. I mean A LOT. My daughter is obsessed. I have to say, it’s not the worst part of this parenting thing. There’s nothing better than this box of bricks. There’s nothing she can’t build- we’ve made schools for aliens, vet surgeries, day
- [Thank You to All Our Volunteers!](https://postpartum.org/2016/04/thank-you-to-all-our-volunteers/)
- [2016 Angel Donor's Dinner](https://postpartum.org/2016/05/2016-angel-donors-dinner/) - We are so very thankful for our sponsors and hosts, our attendees, and the volunteers who go above and beyond to make our Angel Donor's Dinner a success! You are all Angels.
- [Father's Day](https://postpartum.org/2016/06/fathers-day/) - Article by Georgie Hutchinson Father’s day is here – another year passes. It may be the first of many Father’s Days for many new dads and partners - I know my husband will be celebrating his 31st Father’s Day , marking the day as a Father with his first baby who was close to 10
- [Everything Will Change](https://postpartum.org/2016/06/everything-will-change/) - Article by Amelia Muir At six months everything will change. That's what I thought. For six months I could do anything, live with anything, endure anything. I could give everything to my baby because that's what a mom should do, and because eventually it would change. At six months baby will stop waking up every
- [My Self Care in Transition](https://postpartum.org/2016/09/my-self-care-in-transition/) - Article by PPPSS Counselor Shealagh Davis I was talking to a mom the other day on the phone and the subject of self-care came up as it usually does. She said that her old self wouldn’t have allowed her not to take care of herself. That the old self (pre-baby) knew to take a
- [Look How Far We've Come](https://postpartum.org/2016/10/2102/) - Heather Naus shares her story about postpartum anxiety and depression. Despite going through a very dark time, she emerges finding that she has much to be thankful for. Wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving from Pacific Post Partum Support Society, and hoping that you have a chance to find gratitude, even in the midst of challenging
- [Becoming Enough](https://postpartum.org/2016/10/becoming-enough/) - Article by Janice Milnerwood Remember that time before you became a parent when you were positive you’d raise your child a certain way? I do. How you’d never feed her pizza, or give him candy before age two. Maybe you’d have a routine by three months of age and never, ever let your baby come
- [Grieving the Loss of Florence Leung](https://postpartum.org/2016/11/grieving-the-loss-of-florence-leung/) - It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news of Florence Leung's death. Many will have heard that the missing New Westminster mother was found, after an extensive search, in the water off of Bowen Island. Reports say that Florence was suffering from postpartum depression and leaves behind a husband and
- [For Florence](https://postpartum.org/2016/12/for-florence/) - Article by Amanda Ho Dear Florence, If I could have met you, I would have first given you a huge hug and then told you it's ok. I know how you feel. I've been there. And while I can't give you this message now, I send it out to all others who might be
- [New Year, New Mother](https://postpartum.org/2017/01/new-year-new-mother/) - Article by Andrea Paterson As the clanging of pots and pans subsided and the final fireworks turned to smoke, so many of us went to bed in the early hours of January 1 with a resolution for the new year gripped in our hearts like a talisman against the dark. For those with new babies
- [Finding Reasons to Celebrate](https://postpartum.org/2017/01/finding-reasons-celebrate/) - Article by Andrea Paterson Now that most of the holiday festivities are over, and we are entering the dreary core of winter, there can be a tendency for mood and energy to take a nose dive. There doesn't seem to be anything to celebrate, and if you happen to be stuck inside with a fussy
- [In the Bleak Midwinter](https://postpartum.org/2017/01/in-the-bleak-midwinter/) - Article by Andrea Paterson We have come to the middle of January and if there is ever a time of year when the environment can contribute to low mood, lethargy, and depression, this is it. It feels like the grey days will never end. There aren't any signs of spring yet. The frozen ground is
- [Self Care and Personal Space](https://postpartum.org/2017/01/self-care-personal-space/) - Did you see that viral video of the mom hiding in her pantry from her two year old quadruplets so she could eat a Twizzlers? She became an overnight sensation and even made it onto the Ellen Degeneres show because her hilarious plight resonated strongly with moms everywhere. I laughed, but I also identified with
- [Stepping up with Open Hearts: Thank You to Our Volunteers!](https://postpartum.org/2017/04/stepping-open-hearts-thank-volunteers/) - It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week, and at Pacific Post Partum Support Society we want to honor and acknowledge the volunteers who help to make our work possible. PPPSS is a small organization located in Burnaby, BC that does big work throughout the Metro Vancouver area, British Columbia, and even across Canada. As a non-profit that has
- [Strangers and Maternal Mental Health](https://postpartum.org/2017/05/strangers-maternal-mental-health/) - I was recently at Science World with my son and baby daughter. My son was off climbing and exploring an indoor park, I had my daughter asleep in a carrier on my chest. Another mom approached me. She had two kids, around 2 and 4, playing in a sandbox. She made some exclamations over my
- [You can handle it - the gift of motherhood](https://postpartum.org/2017/05/can-handle-gift-motherhood/) - Mothers are all too familiar with the presents little ones hand over for Mother’s Day, usually made at daycare or kindergarten. Painted flowerpots, home to seeds or wilted seedlings. Pinecone art. Macaroni art. Anything that sparkles glued to construction paper. But recently, I was reminded of another gift they present to us, every day –
- [Mothering the Mother](https://postpartum.org/2017/05/mothering-the-mother/) - Article by Andrea Paterson Mother's day is over for another year, and it may be worth stepping back and taking some time to reflect. How did you feel on Mother's Day? Did you have expectations that went unmet? Did you feel cared for and appreciated? Was it relaxing or stressful? Did it bring up emotions
- [Helping your partner fight postpartum depression](https://postpartum.org/2017/05/helping-partner-fight-postpartum-depression/) - At first it seems like all you need is each other and a lot of preparation. Yes, you’ve heard babies change everything. You know it’s a big responsibility, a major lifestyle change. But you’re up for it. The two of you get ready, decorating a room, going to appointments, stocking up on more diapers than
- [2017 Angel Donor's Dinner](https://postpartum.org/2017/06/2017-angel-donors-dinner/) - On May 24, 2017 we held our 4th annual Angel Donor Dinner. We were overwhelmed with the number of donors attending and supporting us! It was an incredibly moving evening. Special thanks to our speakers Catherine Chow and Andrea Patterson for sharing with honesty, vulnerability and courage their personal stories of recovery. We are so grateful
- [The Physical Effects of Stress on the Body](https://postpartum.org/2017/06/physical-effects-stress-body/) - Article by Kirsty--PPPSS telephone support staff Stress. I feel it in my back, mainly between my shoulder blades. I sometimes daydream that my daughter will grow up to be a massage therapist and will need to use my back for her homework. In the meantime, I use a tennis ball to wrinkle out the kinks
- [The challenges of the bisexual parent](https://postpartum.org/2017/06/the-challenges-of-bisexual-parent/) - In a warm, low-lit multipurpose room, mothers gathered in a circle, carefully cradling their babies. There were some fathers, but mostly mothers. Straight mothers, talking about how much their husbands do and do not help with the baby. I was also a new mother, and a new bride, married to a man. I should have
- [Forgotten Fathers](https://postpartum.org/2017/06/forgotten-fathers/) - Article by Andrea Paterson Father's Day, year after year, the organizations that support those with difficult postpartum adjustments send a shout-out to the partners, fathers, and parents who, for whatever reason, don't quite fit the category of "Mother." We mention that postpartum depression is not specific to birthing mothers. We urge people to speak up
- [Taking Pride as LGBTQ+ parents](https://postpartum.org/2017/06/taking-pride-lgbtq-parents/) - Pride Month brings to mind how much lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, and two-spirit families have accomplished, how far they’ve come, and how much there is to be celebrated. But, of course, it’s not all rainbows for LGBTQ+ parents and prospective parents who live in places where rainbow crosswalks are vandalized, where they are threatened
- [Summer Survival](https://postpartum.org/2017/07/summer-survival/) - I'm not going to lie--I'm in a pretty big panic right now. I feel worse than I have at any time since my daughter was born. For the most part I've avoided postpartum depression and anxiety since my second child was born, but now as summer sets in and everyone is supposed to be relaxing
- [Vacationing with postpartum depression](https://postpartum.org/2017/07/vacationing-postpartum-depression/) - It’s definitely not the travel companion you want. It drains your energy, gets in the way, and makes you miserable. But still, it happens – some of us are bringing postpartum depression and anxiety on our family vacation. It’s not like we have a choice. Depression and anxiety do not know how to take the
- [Birthday Milestones](https://postpartum.org/2017/07/birthday-milestones/) - My second baby turns one today and it's a big deal. First birthdays carry so much weight. With my son, whose first birthday feels like aeons ago, I was coming face to face with the anniversary of becoming a mother. With him, I always commemorate the biggest of transformations--his birth made me a mother, and
- [Keeping the light despite Seasonal Affective Disorder](https://postpartum.org/2017/07/keeping-light-despite-seasonal-affective-disorder/) - People in the Lower Mainland are soaking up the sun this summer, but those with Seasonal Affective Disorder are already dreading the winter months. Once the longest day of the year has passed in June, those suffering from SAD keep watch as the night comes earlier and earlier. It isn't something most of us consider
- [We're In This Together project reaches out to new mothers](https://postpartum.org/2017/08/together-project-reaches-out/) - Everyone needs encouragement sometimes, especially new mothers. Pacific Post Partum Support Society, in conjunction with the Good Mother Project, is pleased to announce We’re In This Together, an uplifting photography project which asks mothers to share their wisdom and the words that they wish they could speak to their former selves when in the midst
- [We're In This Together: Julia's Story](https://postpartum.org/2017/08/together-julias-story/) - I chose to participate in We're In This Together because I have personally been affected by postpartum depression. This is my story. I had my son a month premature. He was a healthy boy, thankfully, and was an amazing baby. My fiancé was extremely supportive and my mom was able to stay with us for
- [We're in This Together: Felisa's Story](https://postpartum.org/2017/08/together-felisas-story/) - I survived severe postpartum depression and anxiety with my first child. I felt so disconnected from motherhood and my daughter. Without Pacific Post Partum Support Society, I don't know how I would have survived. I came out of it scarred, but stronger. Now a mother of two, I want to any other mother out there
- [We're In This Together: Jill's Story](https://postpartum.org/2017/08/together-jills-story/) - When I started struggling after the birth of my 4th child, it really took me by surprise. When I found PPPSS's online resources, I began to realize what was going on and I felt so much less alone, and not as scared. Just reading that other people were thinking and feeling the same things was
- [We're in this Together: Corinne's Story](https://postpartum.org/2017/08/together-corinnes-story/) - I can still remember watching the monitors while I was in labour. Because of my high risk pregnancy being both diabetic and having high blood pressure, I was hooked up to monitors for the entire time. My feelings went from excited, to scared, to worried as I saw Narra's heart rate drop with every contraction.
- [We're In This Together: Jolene's Story](https://postpartum.org/2017/08/together-jolenes-story/) - I always knew that I would be a mother some day. When I was in elementary school I was constantly pretending that I was “the mom.” I loved taking care of my dolls as if they were my own babies. As I grew, I began to babysit all of the neighbourhood kids, which evolved into
- [We're In This Together: Joanna's Story](https://postpartum.org/2017/08/together-joannas-story/) - I'd always wanted to be a mother. My earliest memories are of playing with my dolls- rocking them, feeding them, putting them to bed. I was constantly playing "family", pretending to be pregnant and give birth, and imagining my future kids- I even made up pretend chore lists for them. When I got married, I
- [We're In This Together: Amanda's Story](https://postpartum.org/2017/08/together-amandas-story/) - When my second child was born it felt like our family was complete and that we'd all live happily ever after. I'd had very little problems with my first child and was loving motherhood so I figured a second child would be no problem. But I was completely unprepared for the stress and demands of
- [We're In This Together: Robin's Story](https://postpartum.org/2017/08/together-robins-story/) - Being a mother is most rewarding life experience I've ever had, but it didn't start out so great. When my firstborn was about eight months old, I became extremely depressed, to the point where I had occasional psychotic episodes. It was a very dark time for our family, and I felt that if I told
- [We're In This Together: Morag's Story](https://postpartum.org/2017/09/together-morags-story/) - I thought I was so prepared to recognize PPD, and to get help if I needed it. But it took ages for me to realize that the fear and guilt over every single decision I made as a parent was not normal. The isolation of new motherhood didn't help; I felt totally alone, and I
- [We're In This Together: Abby's Story](https://postpartum.org/2017/09/together-abbys-story/) - My battleground was breastfeeding. I had a terrible start with my first child and when I had the same issues with my second baby, I used all the resources and information I had gained the first time around. I was able to cut myself some slack, recognize the problem much quicker and saved myself a
- [We're In This Together: Sheila's Story](https://postpartum.org/2017/09/together-sheilas-story/) - I suffered from severe PPD/A during my pregnancy and postpartum period with my first child. At that time, 26 years ago, there was very little information about postpartum mood disorders and although I had most of the risk factors there was no screening for PPD/A or monitoring from my doctor or even discussion around the
- [We're In This Together: Sarah](https://postpartum.org/2017/09/were-in-this-together-sarah/) - We're In This Together is a photography series, coordinated in partnership with the Pacific Post Partum Support Society and the Good Mother Project, that offers messages of encouragement, hope, support and love to new parents. For more information on how you can share your message, please visit: http://goodmotherproject.com/were-in-this-together
- [We're In This Together: Lauren's Story](https://postpartum.org/2017/09/together-laurens-story/) - My son was born after an induced labour at 38 weeks. To say I was overwhelmed and unprepared for parenthood would be an understatement. I struggled from the beginning with feelings of sadness, despair, and a distinct lack of bonding with my child, who was colicky and woke every 20 minutes for the first 5
- [Fighting the fall into chaos](https://postpartum.org/2017/09/fighting-fall-into-chaos/) - This blog post is three weeks late. It got lost in the messiness of a new season. I thought I had a handle on everything. But my eldest started high school, and it threw our household into disarray. It feels like he turned into a teenager overnight, and then there was so much to do
- [We're In This Together: Janice](https://postpartum.org/2017/09/were-in-this-together-janice/) - We're In This Together is a photography series, coordinated in partnership with the Pacific Post Partum Support Society and the Good Mother Project, that offers messages of encouragement, hope, support and love to new parents. For more information on how you can share your message, please visit: http://goodmotherproject.com/were-in-this-together
- [We're In This Together: Catriona's Story](https://postpartum.org/2017/09/together-catrionas-story/) - I thought I knew how stressful breastfeeding could be. When I worked as a Research Genetic Counsellor on a study of postpartum mental health I did home visits with new mums and heard time and again about the stresses of breastfeeding. I heard from mum after mum that breastfeeding was the number one source of
- [We're In This Together: Leigh](https://postpartum.org/2017/09/were-in-this-together-leigh/) - We're In This Together is a photography series, coordinated in partnership with the Pacific Post Partum Support Society and the Good Mother Project, that offers messages of encouragement, hope, support and love to new parents. For more information on how you can share your message, please visit: http://goodmotherproject.com/were-in-this-together #youareenough #ppd #anxiety #maternalmentalhealth #postpartum
- [We're In This Together: Noa's Story](https://postpartum.org/2017/10/together-noas-story/) - Helping women with postpartum depression and anxiety is my passion. As a mother of two, and a survivor of PPD myself, I am all too familiar with the struggles a new mother faces. I work as a clinical counsellor now, focusing on reproductive mental health and helping women and couples navigate that intense first year
- [We're In This Together: Maegan](https://postpartum.org/2017/10/were-in-this-together-maegan/) - We're In This Together is a photography series, coordinated in partnership with the Pacific Post Partum Support Society and the Good Mother Project, that offers messages of encouragement, hope, support and love to new parents. For more information on how you can share your message, please visit: http://goodmotherproject.com/were-in-this-together #youareenough #ppd #anxiety #maternalmentalhealth #postpartum
- [We're in This Together: Stephanie's Family](https://postpartum.org/2017/10/together-stephanies-family/) - We're In This Together is a photography series, coordinated in partnership with the Pacific Post Partum Support Society and the Good Mother Project, that offers messages of encouragement, hope, support and love to new parents. For more information on how you can share your message, please visit: http://goodmotherproject.com/were-in-this-together"
- [We're In This Together: Michelle](https://postpartum.org/2017/10/were-in-this-together-michelle/) - We're In This Together is a photography series, coordinated in partnership with the Pacific Post Partum Support Society and the Good Mother Project, that offers messages of encouragement, hope, support and love to new parents. For more information on how you can share your message, please visit: http://goodmotherproject.com/were-in-this-together"
- [We're In This Together: Angela](https://postpartum.org/2017/10/were-in-this-together-angela/) - We're In This Together is a photography series, coordinated in partnership with the Pacific Post Partum Support Society and the Good Mother Project, that offers messages of encouragement, hope, support and love to new parents. For more information on how you can share your message, please visit: http://goodmotherproject.com/were-in-this-together"
- [We're In This Together: Charlotte's Story](https://postpartum.org/2017/11/together-charlottes-story/) - It's ok to not be ok. You are "good enough" just as you are. The birth of my second child showed me that the people in life expected me to capable .... to always be ok .... to always be coping. I wasn't supported for the person I am. It was acceptable for me
- [We're In This Together: Elisse](https://postpartum.org/2017/11/were-in-this-together-elisse/) - Sometimes being vulnerable is the best way to be. Elisse Tan We're In This Together is a photography series, coordinated in partnership with the Pacific Post Partum Support Society and the Good Mother Project, that offers messages of encouragement, hope, support and love to new parents. For more information on how you
- [We're In This Together: Grace](https://postpartum.org/2017/11/were-in-this-together-grace/) - You are as unique as your baby. We're In This Together is a photography series, coordinated in partnership with the Pacific Post Partum Support Society and the Good Mother Project, that offers messages of encouragement, hope, support and love to new parents. For more information on how you can share your message, please
- [We're In This Together: Lauren](https://postpartum.org/2017/11/were-in-this-together-lauren/) - We're In This Together is a photography series, coordinated in partnership with the Pacific Post Partum Support Society and the Good Mother Project, that offers messages of encouragement, hope, support and love to new parents. For more information on how you can share your message, please visit: http://goodmotherproject.com/were-in-this-together" #youareenough #ppd #anxiety #maternalmentalhealth #postpartum
- [We're In This Together: Alana](https://postpartum.org/2017/11/were-in-this-together-alana/) - We're In This Together is a photography series, coordinated in partnership with the Pacific Post Partum Support Society and the Good Mother Project, that offers messages of encouragement, hope, support and love to new parents. For more information on how you can share your message, please visit: http://goodmotherproject.com/were-in-this-together" #youareenough #ppd #anxiety #maternalmentalhealth #postpartum
- [We're In This Together: Robyn](https://postpartum.org/2017/11/were-in-this-together-robyn/) - We're In This Together is a photography series, coordinated in partnership with the Pacific Post Partum Support Society and the Good Mother Project, that offers messages of encouragement, hope, support and love to new parents. For more information on how you can share your message, please visit: http://goodmotherproject.com/were-in-this-together"
- [Then and Now: Marking 10 years since postpartum depression](https://postpartum.org/2017/11/now-marking-10-years-since-postpartum-depression/) - Guest post by Christina Myers Author’s note: I joined a support group with Pacific Post Partum Support Society a few months after my son was born, and met a group of women who were all at various stages in their early postpartum journey. As we graduated one by one from the group, we continued to
- [We're In This Together: Eva, Stephanie, and Marianne](https://postpartum.org/2017/12/together-eva-stephanie-marianne/) - We're In This Together is a photography series, coordinated in partnership with the Pacific Post Partum Support Society and the Good Mother Project, that offers messages of encouragement, hope, support and love to new parents. For more information on how you can share your message, please visit: http://goodmotherproject.com/were-in-this-together
- [We're In This Together: Emanda, Jenny, and Michelle](https://postpartum.org/2017/12/together-emanda-jenny-michelle/) - Emanda Jenny Galloway Michelle Peltier We're In This Together is a photography series, coordinated in partnership with the Pacific Post Partum Support Society and the Good Mother Project, that offers messages of encouragement, hope, support and love to new parents. For more information on how you can share your message, please visit: http://goodmotherproject.com/were-in-this-together
- [We're In This Together: Stephanie, and Zoe](https://postpartum.org/2017/12/2582/) - Stephanie Mariana Zoe We're In This Together is a photography series, coordinated in partnership with the Pacific Post Partum Support Society and the Good Mother Project, that offers messages of encouragement, hope, support and love to new parents. For more information on how you can share your message, please visit: http://goodmotherproject.com/were-in-this-together
- [We're In This Together: Daisy](https://postpartum.org/2017/12/were-in-this-together-daisy/) - This project means so much to me. The Good Mother Project found me at a really hard point after my second daughter was born. I was having a really hard time talking about it or admitting I was struggling. A friend had posted on Facebook about an event called 'Mommin' Aint Easy'', and it took
- [We're In This Together: Sarah, Niki, and Lyndsay](https://postpartum.org/2017/12/together-sarah-niki-lyndsay/) - Sarah Niki Lyndsay We're In This Together is a photography series, coordinated in partnership with the Pacific Post Partum Support Society and the Good Mother Project, that offers messages of encouragement, hope, support and love to new parents. For more information on how you can share your message, please visit: http://goodmotherproject.com/were-in-this-together
- [We're In This Together: Steph](https://postpartum.org/2017/12/were-in-this-together-steph/) - I was happy to participate in the We're in this Together campaign because the knowledge that so many other moms were going through the same thing as me was so comforting throughout my personal journey. I wouldn't say I am happy to have gone through my PPD struggles, but the fact that I came out
- [Bell, Let's Talk About Maternal Mental Health](https://postpartum.org/2018/01/bell-lets-talk-maternal-mental-health/) - Every year Bell runs its Let's Talk campaign to shine a light on mental health issues. It's been a great way to bring awareness to mental health struggles and has gone some way to deconstructing the stigma around mental illness. But when it comes to maternal mental health there's still work to be done and
- [We're In This Together: International Women's Day Edition](https://postpartum.org/2018/03/together-international-womens-day-edition/) - It's International Women's Day so it's a great time to celebrate the women in your life and reflect a bit on how far we've come and how far there is to go. When it comes to postpartum support for women things are changing. There is so much more awareness of postpartum mood disorders today than
- [We're In This Together: Vincent and Lynsey](https://postpartum.org/2018/03/together-vincent-lynsey/) - Vincent Fung I chose to participate because there needs to be more awareness of postpartum depression or anxiety. My wife passed away from the effects of postpartum depression and it's a health issue that has an impact on the whole family. We tried all sorts of medical and therapeutic treatments, but ultimately our
- [Volunteer Week Message 2018](https://postpartum.org/2018/04/volunteer-week-message-2018/) - The theme this year for National Volunteer Week is “Celebrate the Value of Volunteering – building confidence, competence, connections and community” We at Pacific Post Partum Support Society recognize our volunteers and celebrate their value. We hope our volunteers know that we are mindful every day of the dedication and passion they bring to their
- [We're In This Together: Chrissy and Dora](https://postpartum.org/2018/04/were-in-this-together-chrissy-and-dora/) - When I started writing my story for 'We're in This Together', I began with the early days. I wrote about the trauma and confusion of those dark times; my sadness about not being the kind of mom I wanted to be; my heartbreaking inability to breastfeed; the unrelenting feelings of hopelessness and inadequacy; how I
- [Erin and Katrina](https://postpartum.org/2018/04/erin-and-katrina/) - I am the Board Chair of PPPSS, a former client and passionate about PPD. I was hospitalized many times when Kegan was a baby for PPD. I honestly believed he was better off without me and waited too late to ask for help. Perhaps there is value of telling a more acute story and coming
- [Come Sing a Song for The Mothers](https://postpartum.org/2018/05/come-sing-song-mothers/) - Holidays can be hard. The big ones and the smaller ones. They're hard because we're expected to celebrate and be joyful and sometimes that joy is hard to access. Sometimes the thing we're supposed to celebrate isn't accessible to us. I find that it helps me to reframe holidays as a time for ceremony rather
- [2018 Angel Donor's Dinner](https://postpartum.org/2018/06/2018-angel-donors-dinner/) - On May 9, 2018 we held our 5th annual Angel Donor Dinner. We were overwhelmed with the number of donors attending and supporting us! It was an incredibly moving evening. Special thanks to our speakers Dr. Chen and Dr. Fairbrother, and Leah and Aaron Burns for sharing their experiences with honesty, vulnerability and courage. We are so grateful
- [We're In This Together: Clare and Jane](https://postpartum.org/2018/07/together-clare-jane/) - During the two years after my daughter was born, as I spiraled deeper and deeper into depression and anxiety I refused to seek help. I was terrified, lonely and felt I didn’t deserve it. I had everything I wanted- a fantastic, supportive husband and a beautiful “easy” baby who I’d longed for. All that was
- [We're In This Together: Karen](https://postpartum.org/2018/07/were-in-this-together-karen/) - This wasn’t how I thought it would be… When I was fifteen years old, I woke up one morning with intense upper back pain. Within half an hour, I’d lost feeling from the chest down. Thus began a whirlwind race to the hospital and a chaotic time of what felt like thousands of tests and
- [A Newborn Stranger: Caroline's Story](https://postpartum.org/2018/08/newborn-stranger-carolines-story/) - Caroline shares her story of learning to build a relationship with her infant son. Not every mom experiences a rush of love and connection at the moment of birth. Caroline illustrates beautifully that sometimes it takes time to build a relationship, and that is completely okay! When I was pregnant, all I wanted was to
- [We're In This Together: Camille, Kelley, and Sarah](https://postpartum.org/2018/09/together-camille-kelley-sarah/) - Such an important issue. I'm a support counellor/faciliator at the Pacific Post Partum Support Society and am passionate about the work I do, it is part of my life and not just my "job". I have 3 grown children. Pregnancy and postpartum is the most vulnerable time for a Mom to experience emotional and mental
- [What I Need: Guest Post](https://postpartum.org/2018/09/need-guest-post/) - I didn't need these until I had babies. Well...that's not exactly true. I needed these awhile ago. But I wasn't willing to accept I needed them until I had babies. You see, motherhood was the thing that pushed me over the edge. It was also the thing that saved me. For most of my life
- [A Note in Uncertain Times](https://postpartum.org/2020/03/note-uncertain-times/) - We are in strange times--uncharted waters. First, I want you to know that it’s okay if you’re falling apart. Right now grief is warranted, rage is warranted, fear is warranted, and our greatest love is warranted too. Every giant, conflicted feeling has its place as we all learn to navigate a global crisis. For those
- [Encounters with Grief](https://postpartum.org/2020/04/encounters-with-grief/) - When I had my first baby it was a lesson in grief. What I expected was joy. That’s what I was primed to expect by the prevailing messages around the ever fulfilling and wonderful role of mother, and there were joyful moments but they were brief and fragile and sometimes slipped through my fingers. Our
- [Celebrating in Isolation](https://postpartum.org/2020/05/celebrating-in-isolation/) - Article by Andrea Paterson I remember my son's first birthday in a rather hazy way. I was not well then--overwhelmed by new motherhood and struggling to stay afloat. The idea of having to plan and throw a birthday party felt huge and exhausting, so I had a small party at home, invited only a few
- [Opening](https://postpartum.org/2020/05/opening/) - When my son was born I disappeared. The self that I was prior to his birth vanished the moment he entered the world. It felt like a death and I spent the majority of three years reviving and transforming and becoming a mother. My closest friend will tell you that she thought I had been
- [Investigating Your Self Care Practice](https://postpartum.org/2020/10/investigating-your-self-care-practice/) - Our blog post today is by Celina Vergel de Dios Celina has a Master’s degree in Human Learning, Development, and Instruction from the University of British Columbia where she specialized in the design, implementation, and evaluation of social-emotional learning programs (e.g., mindfulness, empathy, resilience, prosociality), and additionally completed facilitator training in nidra meditation from Semperviva
- [Postpartum Support for 2SLGBTQIA+ Families](https://postpartum.org/2021/05/postpartum-support-for-2slgbtqia-families/) - No matter how your baby comes to you, if you are 2SLGBTQIA+ and are experiencing mental health challenges during your pregnancy, postpartum, or during your adoption or surrogacy journey, support is available to you and your family. Telephone or Text Support: Weekdays from 10am-3pm Weekly Two Spirit, Queer, & Trans Postpartum Support Group: Tuesdays 10:30-Noon
- [Postpartum Evolution](https://postpartum.org/2022/02/postpartum-evolution/) - Image by Stefano Valtorta. Unsplash. My oldest child just turned 10. This is hard to believe, because his babyhood and toddler years still feel so close. They were years that broke me in unexpected ways--forcing me to confront the dark corners of postpartum depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. The people closest to me say that

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- [Resources](https://postpartum.org/resources/) - HOME > Resources and Publications > Resources Resources There are many excellent websites and publications on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and all the challenges that come with them. Some of the websites and publications listed below are specific to geography or topic; all have helpful information.There are also helpful information sheets and online resources
- [Meet Our Staff](https://postpartum.org/about-us/) - HOME > About us About Us PPPSS Today Our Staff Board Bios Our History Pacific Post Partum Support Society is a small, non-profit charitable organization that has been providing mental health and emotional support to new parents and families since 1971. The program started as a grass roots initiative when a small group of mothers
- [Support PPPSS](https://postpartum.org/ways-to-help/) - HOME > Support Pppss Support PPPSS As a small, not-for-profit and charitable organization with an ambitious mission, we appreciate any and all types of support. Donations are always appreciated, and there are also many other ways that you can support our work: Volunteer We are always looking for volunteer support in various capacities including fundraising,
- [Blog](https://postpartum.org/news-events/) - HOME > Resources and Publications > Blog Blog Postpartum Evolution Andrea Paterson February 18, 2022 Postpartum Support for 2SLGBTQIA+ Families admin May 11, 2021 Investigating Your Self Care Practice Andrea Paterson October 9, 2020 Opening Andrea Paterson May 25, 2020 Celebrating in Isolation Andrea Paterson May 6, 2020 Encounters with Grief Andrea Paterson April 1,
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- [Telephone and Text Support](https://postpartum.org/services/telephone-and-text-support/) - HOME > SUPPORT SERVICES > TELEPHONE AND TEXT SUPPORT Telephone & Text Support CALL OR TEXT NOW: 604-255-7999 (phone or text) or 1-855-255-7999 (phone only) Telephone Support - help is just a phone call away Our telephone support counsellors are parents who get it. All of our counsellors have extensive training in perinatal mental health
- [Building A Circle Of Support](https://postpartum.org/the-journey/building-a-circle-of-support/) - HOME > RESOURCES & PUBLICATIONS > The Journey > Building A Circle Of Support The Postpartum Journey Introduction Why Don’t I Feel Happy Is This Depression? Anxiety? Talking To My Doctor What Help Is Right For Me Building A Circle Of Support How Can My Partner Help A Healthy Road Ahead Journey Resources Building a
- [Support Groups](https://postpartum.org/services/support-groups/) - HOME > SUPPORT SERVICES > Support Groups Support Groups We offer ongoing weekly support groups that meet in-person and online. Our support groups are led by trained group facilitators and are a safe place for new parents with a baby under the age of 18 months to connect while sharing and receiving information and emotional
- [Perinatal Mood Disorders](https://postpartum.org/perinatal-mood-disorders/) - HOME > Learn More > Perinatal Mood Disorders Perinatal Mood Disorders Baby Blues: A Passing Wave Of Emotion Postpartum Depression Postpartum Bipolar Disorder Baby Blues: A Passing Wave of Emotion Up to 80% of birthing people will experience the baby blues, which is generally described as mild to moderate feelings of sadness that come up
- [PMADs 101](https://postpartum.org/pmads-101/) - HOME > Learn More > PMADs 101 PMADs 101 You Are Not Alone Pmads During The Pandemic A Note About Symptoms A Note About Risk Factors What to know about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) can occur during pregnancy and/or postpartum. PMADs can affect those beyond the birthing parents.
- [For Supporters](https://postpartum.org/services/supporters/) - HOME > SUPPORT SERVICES > For Supporters For Supporters Your support really does make a difference. Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to support new parents and families. All new parents need and deserve support. You might be noticing that a new parent in your life is
- [For Care Providers](https://postpartum.org/for-care-providers/) - HOME > For Care Providers For Care Providers Community-Based Parent & Baby Talks Workshops And Training. Are you supporting someone who you feel could benefit from our services?Clients are welcome to self-refer either by Phone: 604-255-7999 Toll-Free: 1-855-255-7999Text: 604-255-7999You can refer clients to us on the same numbers. Community-based Parent & Baby Talks Our Society
- [For Partners](https://postpartum.org/services/for-partners/) - HOME > SUPPORT SERVICES > For Partners For Partners Partners experience a huge adjustment during pregnancy and the postpartum transition as well. Up to 1 in 10 partners will experience a mood or anxiety disorder in the perinatal period (PMAD). However, if the birthing parent is experiencing a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder themselves, up
- [Podcast](https://postpartum.org/podcast/) - HOME > RESOURCES AND PUBLICATIONS > PODCAST Podcast When beginning your own journey of recovery from a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder, or when supporting someone else, it can be comforting to know that that this will get better. Listening to other peoples stories can help you fell less alone, and learning what helped them
- [Publications](https://postpartum.org/publications-resources/) - HOME > Resources and Publications > Publications Publications Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: A Self-Help Guide for Mothers Our book, revised for the seventh edition, and called a “gem” by Mothering magazine, has sold over 30,000 copies to date. This is a practical guide for mothers who are experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety. The book is
- [Perinatal Anxiety Disorders](https://postpartum.org/perinatal-anxiety-disorders/) - HOME > Learn More > Perinatal Anxiety Disorders Perinatal Anxiety Disorders Postpartum Anxiety Postpartum Ocd Postpartum Anxiety Duration Postpartum or perinatal Anxiety (PPA) begins during pregnancy or within the first year postpartum. If left untreated, postpartum anxiety can persist for several months or even years. With the proper treatment and support, we know that new
- [Volunteer](https://postpartum.org/volunteer/) - HOME > Support Pppss > Volunteer Volunteer Volunteering is one of the back bones of Pacific Post Partum. Our volunteers are dedicated and caring individuals, many of whom have lived experience with a tough perinatal adjustment Their service ensures that we can reach as many families as possible. As a very small, grassroots organization we
- [Donate](https://postpartum.org/donate/) - HOME > Support Pppss > Donate Make An Impact Every parent is deserving of support during the challenging first years of their baby’s life. While our programs are partially funded by government contracts and grants, we rely on the generosity of individual donors to provide services and support to everyone who reaches out to us.We
- [Videos](https://postpartum.org/videos/) - HOME > Resources and Publications > Videos Videos It can be difficult—and even distressing—to talk about life with postpartum depression, but these honest conversations are proof that you are not alone.From first symptoms to the road to recovery, no topic is off-limits for these parents who have chosen to share their stories. While their experiences
- [Postpartum Psychosis](https://postpartum.org/postpartum-psychosis/) - HOME > Learn More > Postpartum Psychosis Postpartum Psychosis Postpartum Psychosis - Get Help Now Postpartum psychosis (PPP) is rare, and only occurs in 1 or 2 in every 1000 births, or 0.1-0.2%. PPP is always a medical emergency, so if you or someone you are supporting seems to be experiencing PPP, call your health
- [Support Services](https://postpartum.org/services/) - HOME > SUPPORT SERVICES Support Services We offer a variety of free and low-cost support services for new parents who are struggling after welcoming a new child into their family.Our services are confidential and are provided by trained peer support counsellors. All of our staff are parents, and many have experienced a tough adjustment to
- [Is This Depression? Anxiety?](https://postpartum.org/the-journey/is-this-depression-anxiety/) - HOME > RESOURCES & PUBLICATIONS > The Journey > Is This Depression? Anxiety? The Postpartum Journey Introduction Why Don’t I Feel Happy Is This Depression? Anxiety? Talking To My Doctor What Help Is Right For Me Building A Circle Of Support How Can My Partner Help A Healthy Road Ahead Journey Resources Is this Depression?
- [Journey Resources](https://postpartum.org/the-journey/journey-resources/) - HOME > RESOURCES & PUBLICATIONS > The Journey The Postpartum Journey Introduction Why Don’t I Feel Happy Is This Depression? Anxiety? Talking To My Doctor What Help Is Right For Me Building A Circle Of Support How Can My Partner Help A Healthy Road Ahead Journey Resources Journey Resources Handouts These handouts are contained as
- [A Healthy Road Ahead](https://postpartum.org/the-journey/a-healthy-road-ahead/) - HOME > RESOURCES & PUBLICATIONS > The Journey > A Healthy Road Ahead The Postpartum Journey Introduction Why Don’t I Feel Happy Is This Depression? Anxiety? Talking To My Doctor What Help Is Right For Me Building A Circle Of Support How Can My Partner Help A Healthy Road Ahead Journey Resources A Healthy Road
- [How Can My Partner Help](https://postpartum.org/the-journey/how-can-my-partner-help/) - HOME > RESOURCES & PUBLICATIONS > The Journey > How Can My Partner Help The Postpartum Journey Introduction Why Don’t I Feel Happy Is This Depression? Anxiety? Talking To My Doctor What Help Is Right For Me Building A Circle Of Support How Can My Partner Help A Healthy Road Ahead Journey Resources How Can
- [What Help Is Right For Me](https://postpartum.org/the-journey/what-help-is-right-for-me/) - HOME > RESOURCES & PUBLICATIONS > The Journey > What Help Is Right For Me The Postpartum Journey Introduction Why Don’t I Feel Happy Is This Depression? Anxiety? Talking To My Doctor What Help Is Right For Me Building A Circle Of Support How Can My Partner Help A Healthy Road Ahead Journey Resources What
- [Talking To My Doctor](https://postpartum.org/the-journey/talking-to-my-doctor/) - HOME > RESOURCES & PUBLICATIONS > The Journey > Talking To My Doctor The Postpartum Journey Introduction Why Don’t I Feel Happy Is This Depression? Anxiety? Talking To My Doctor What Help Is Right For Me Building A Circle Of Support How Can My Partner Help A Healthy Road Ahead Journey Resources Talking to My
- [Why Don’t I Feel Happy](https://postpartum.org/the-journey/why-dont-i-feel-happy/) - HOME > RESOURCES & PUBLICATIONS > The Journey > Why Don’t I Feel Happy The Postpartum Journey Introduction Why Don’t I Feel Happy Is This Depression? Anxiety? Talking To My Doctor What Help Is Right For Me Building A Circle Of Support How Can My Partner Help A Healthy Road Ahead Journey Resources Why Don’t
- [The Journey](https://postpartum.org/the-journey/) - HOME > RESOURCES & PUBLICATIONS > The Journey The Postpartum Journey Introduction Why Don’t I Feel Happy Is This Depression? Anxiety? Talking To My Doctor What Help Is Right For Me Building A Circle Of Support How Can My Partner Help A Healthy Road Ahead Journey Resources This is the story of a woman who
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## Podcast

- [(Ep. 30) Getting a Good Nights Sleep with Christine](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-30/) - In this episode we hear from the lovely Christine Ou, who is a registered nurse, a researcher, and a PhD candidate and Public Scholar in the School of Nursing at UBC. She is also a parent with lived experience with PPD and postpartum anger, and one of our amazing volunteers! In in this episode she
- [(Ep. 33) Comparison is Poison with Robin](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-33/) - For this episode of Beyond Postpartum I had the honour of having the lovely Robin Gale as my guest. Robin is a mom of 2, a full spectrum doula, a breastfeeding counsellor, and a staff member here at PPPSS. She shares her journey with PPD and PPA, her experience having a newborn with a heart
- [(Ep. 32) Trans-Inclusive Reproductive Mental Health with A.J. Lowik](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-32/) - In this episode of Beyond Postpartum my guest is A.J. Lowik (they/them/theirs), who is a researcher and PhD candidate with the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice, at the University of British Columbia. Their dissertation research explores and documents how trans people strategically navigate reproductive health care spaces that weren't built with them
- [(Ep. 31) Catalogue Baby with Myriam Steinberg](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-31/) - In this episode of Beyond Postpartum we hear from Myriam Steinberg who is a single parent by choice, who went through over 4 years of infertility and losses before conceiving and giving birth to her now two-year-old twins. She documented her journey along the way, and then turned her journey into an amazing memoir in
- [(Ep. 29) The Power of a Supportive Conversation with Georgie](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-29/) - My guest in this episode of Beyond Postpartum is Georgie. Georgie first came to PPPSS as a volunteer, over 23 years ago, and has been an integral part of PPPSS since! In this interview she shares her journey with postpartum anxiety and depression, and how a single conversation was the turning point for her healing.
- [(Ep. 28) The many layers of self care with Clare](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-28/) - In this episode, Clare returns, and we talk about all things self care - what it is, what it isn't, why it's important, and why it is not enough. Self care is one of those loaded terms that many of us don't fully understand. I know it took me a long time to figure out
- [(Ep. 27) Transformed by Postpartum Depression with Dr. Walker Ladd](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-27/) - My guest for this episode of Beyond Postpartum is Dr. Walker Ladd, Ph.D., who has just released the 2nd edition of her book Transformed by Postpartum Depression: Women's Stories of Trauma and Growth, which is based on her groundbreaking research about how untreated perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) impact new parents and families in
- [(Ep. 26) The one where I overshare with Clare](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-26/) - In this episode Clare comes back and interviews me! In it I share my journey of becoming a mom, living through a severe perinatal anxiety disorder, and what the long process of recovery was like. In this episode we talk about: My secret to finding four leaf clovers Becoming unexpectedly pregnant at 24 Feeling alone
- [(Ep. 25) Just Happy to Be Here with Janelle Hanchett](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-25/) - In this episode I was honoured to have the lovely Janelle Hanchett as my guest. Janelle is a mom of four beautiful kiddos, the creator of the blog Renegade Mothering, and in 2018 she published a memoir, 'I'm Just Happy to Be Here,' which is a beautifully written and powerful book about her journey through
- [(Ep. 24) - Impossible Parenting with Olivia Scobie](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-24/) - My guest for this episode of Beyond Postpartum is the lovely Olivia Scobie, who is a mom of two, a Registered Social Worker who supports individuals and families in her private counselling practice, the founder of Postpartum Support Toronto (PPSTO), and the author of an amazing and soon-to-be released book called 'Impossible Parenting: Creating a
- [(Ep. 23) 'If Mommy's Being Honest' with Allie](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-23/) - I'm so excited to share this episode of Beyond Postpartum with all of you. Our guest for this episode is Allie Brite-Hamel who's journey through postpartum anxiety and depression inspired her to write her first book 'If Mommy's Being Honest.' It's a children's book about perinatal mental health, but it's just as much for parents,
- [(Ep. 22) Mission: Motherhood with Jennifer](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-22/) - In this episode of Beyond Postpartum I chat with Jennifer Norris-Hale who is a mom of 3, TEDx speaker, and the founder of Mission: Motherhood. It was such a joy to talk with Jennifer, and we touched on so many important things including birth trauma, being true to your own needs, and the importance of
- [(Ep. 21) Intrusive Thoughts and Postpartum OCD with Dr. Nichole Fairbrother](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-21/) - Content Warning: This episode contains detailed descriptions of intrusive thinking- of deliberate or accidental harm coming to a baby. Please listen with caution and make sure to look after yourself. If you would like a gentler introduction to intrusive thinking we recommend starting with episode 1 (Sheila and Heather). Please call in if you would
- [(Ep. 20) Self Care isn't Selfish with Janessa](https://postpartum.org/podcast/ep-20-self-care-isnt-selfish-with-janessa/) - In this episode I got to chat with Janessa Reimer, who is a new mom who experienced postpartum depression. She felt alone in her experience until she began to open up on her blog about what she was going through, and in doing so, she found a community of other moms and realized she wasn't
- [(Ep. 19) The invisible grief of infertility with Mary](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-19/) - For this episode of Beyond Postpartum I had the opportunity to chat with Mary Gillis. Mary is a Register Clinical Counsellor who works with families experiencing infertility, pregnancy loss, infant loss, and birth trauma. In this episode she shares about her own journey through 9 years of infertility, the things that were integral to her
- [(Ep. 18) - Wanting to be Fully Seen with Marlas](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-18/) - In this episode we hear from Marlas, who is a Queer parent, experienced multiple losses, and shares her journey from her lowest point through to recovery from perinatal mental illness. It was such a great conversation, and an honour and privilege to hear Marlas's story. We do talk a bit about suicide, so if this
- [(Ep. 17) Parenting through grief with Katie](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-17/) - In this episode of Beyond Postpartum, I have the privilege and honour of sharing a conversation I had with an amazing woman who's Instagram I chanced upon a few weeks ago. Katie Jameson is a mom of 4, a photographer, an advocate, a blogger, and a bereaved mother. She tragically lost her first son, Lochlan,
- [(Ep. 16) Pelvic Rehab with Dr. Allyson Shrikhande](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-16/) - In this episode of Beyond Postpartum I had the honour and privilege of speaking with Dr. Allyson Shrikhande who is a Physiatrist and Pelvic Rehabilitation Specialist. This episode is a bit different as it focused on a physical aspect of postpartum recovery, but pelvic pain (or any sort of chronic pain) and dysfunction can negatively
- [(Ep. 15) You are stronger than you think with Melanie](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-15/) - Melanie is not only one of our incredible volunteers, she is also a mom of two, doula, student-midwife, and ultra-marathon runner (yes, seriously!). In this episode, she shares how having supportive prenatal care helped her avoid PPD/A even though she had a history of depression, infertility, and chronic pain. In this episode we talk
- [(Ep. 14) Perinatal Mental Health Matters with Patricia and Jaime](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-14/) - In episode 14 of Beyond Postpartum I chat with Patricia Tomasi and Jaime Charlebois who are the co-founders of the Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative. They share their own stories of resilience and recovery from perinatal mental illness, and why Canada needs a national perinatal mental health strategy, right now. Jaime Charlebois is the
- [(Ep. 13) – Developing a meditation practice with Celina](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-13/) - In this episode Celina and I talk about: Having a spirited child Why she became one of our telephone support volunteers Having a miscarriage that resulted in many different complications - and how this instigated her experience with anxiety Having a physically very tough pregnancy - with a car accident to top it off
- [(Ep. 12) Being OK with not being OK with Veronica](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-12/) - In this episode I interview Veronica Harris, who is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in Nanaimo, BC. She works in private practice and also facilitates a free support group for new and expecting parents. Veronica reached out to me to offer her story of resilience and recovery from postpartum anxiety, and our conversation did not
- [(Ep. 11) Deciding to have another child after PPD/A with Andrea](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-11/) - In this episode, Andrea share's her journey with postpartum depression and anxiety, how she made peace with the idea of having a 2nd child, and how different her 2nd postpartum experience was and why. She also shares about a program/module she developed for our in-person support groups, called 'The Art of Self-Care.' We also
- [(Ep. 10) Finding where you fit in with Shealagh](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-10/) - In this Episode of Beyond Postpartum I interview Shealagh who is one of our peer support staff here at PPPSS. She tells us her postpartum story, and how finding the right group of friends was important in her recovery from postpartum depressin. She also shares a whole lot of tools and strategies for working
- [Ep. 6 – Dads get depressed too with Evan](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-6/) - In this episode of Beyond Postpartum, I got to chat with Evan, who is a father who experienced depression after the birth of his son. A big thank you to Evan for his vulnerability, openness, and willingness to share his story with us. At least 1 in 10 partners will experience depression after the
- [(Ep. 9) The importance of culturally safe care with Danette](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-9/) - In this episode I talk with Danette Jubinville (she/her/hers), who belongs to the Cyr family from the Pasqua First Nation. Her ancestry is Cree, Saulteaux, and mixed European. She is a single mom, one of the founding members of the Ekw’í7tl Doula Collective, a PhD student, and a health researcher. Our conversation was really
- [(Ep. 8) Turning Postpartum Anxiety into Art with Juno Rinaldi](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-8/) - For episode 8 of Beyond Postpartum I got to interview Juno Rinaldi, who is an actor, writer, and creative, and a mom of two! It was such a pleasure to virtually 'sit down' with Juno and hear her story. I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation as much as I enjoyed having it!
- [Ep. 7 – Moving forward one step at a time with Anna](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-7/) - CW: Intimate partner abuse and violence. Every story I get to record feels like an incredible privilege, but some stories certainly stand out as so important and necessary... and this was one of those interviews. In this episode, Anna shares her story of experiencing postpartum anxiety and intimate partner violence and abuse. There aren't
- [Ep 5. - Adult Conversation with Brandy](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-5/) - In this episode I got to interview Brandy Ferner, who is not only a mom of two, a childbirth educator, and a doula, she is also a podcast host and now a (soon to be famous, I'm sure) published author. In this episode she shares some pieces of her postpartum and parenting journey, how
- [Ep. 4 - The downsides of over-researching with Zoe](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-4/) - In this episode of Beyond Postpartum I got to interview Zoe, who is not only a mom of two kiddos, she is also a postpartum doula, is on her way to becoming an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and is one of our amazing volunteers. Her thoughtfulness and introspection always blow me away, and
- [Ep. 3 – Miranda’s Story and the Importance of Spiritual and Cultural Practices](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-3/) - For the 3rd episode of Beyond Postpartum, I had the privilege of sitting down (this was preCovid-19 shutdown and physical distancing - what a beautiful time that was) to chat with Miranda Kelly, who is a mother of two and an Indigenous doula with the ekw’í7tl (pronounced ah-quay-tull) Doula Collective. A few weeks before
- [Ep. 2 – Clare Shares Her Story and we Talk About RAGE](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-2/) - Our second episode! And this is a good one. Clare is one of our wonderful support staff and also co-ordinates all of our fabulous volunteers - among so many other things. It might be her soothing Scottish accent, it might be that she's just an all-round superb human being, but I always love the
- [Ep. 1 – Sheila’s Story and Intrusive Thoughts](https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-1/) - This is the first official episode of Beyond Postpartum! Hurrah! And this episode is a treat, let me tell you. In this episode, listen to me test my 'wobbly-brand-new-baby-podcast-host-legs' as I start out by sharing why we have created this podcast and how it relates to our mission here at PPPSS and what we

## Videos

- [Webinar: Cultivating Self-Compassion and Self-Care](https://postpartum.org/videos/webinar-cultivating-self-compassion-and-self-care/)
- [Webinar: Mindfulness for New Parents](https://postpartum.org/videos/webinar-mindfulness-for-new-parents/)
- [Webinar: Postpartum Anger & Rage](https://postpartum.org/videos/webinar-postpartum-anger-rage/)
- [Webinar: Intrusive and Scary Thoughts](https://postpartum.org/videos/webinar-intrusive-and-scary-thoughts/)
- [Pacific Post Partum Support Society](https://postpartum.org/videos/pacific-post-partum-support-society/) - Pacific Post Partum Support Society offers help and hope to new moms and dads affected by postpartum depression and anxiety, as well as to the people who love them. We have been supporting families for over 40 years. You can help continue this vital work. Make a tax-deductible donation today at www.postpartum.org or call 604.255.7955
- [Maria: something’s not quite right](https://postpartum.org/videos/maria-patience/) - Maria discusses how her anger and lack of patience was one of the first signs that something was wrong.
- [Brianna: the anger brought on by PTSD](https://postpartum.org/videos/brianna-anger-ptsd/) - Brianna discusses the intense anger she felt as a result of postpartum PTSD, and the affect that anger had on her relationships. Although Brianna had PTSD, anger is a very common symptom of PPD/A as well.
- [Brianna: mothers can’t be loving all the time](https://postpartum.org/videos/brianna-motherhood-myths/) - Brianna discusses how the images of a perfect mother seen in the media do not reflect the real life, and how the idea that you "should" be happy all the time is particularly damaging for parents with depression.
- [Sheila: sleep deprivation and PMADs](https://postpartum.org/videos/sheila-lack-sleep/) - Sheila Duffy, Director of Pacific Post Partum Support Society, talks about how it is vital that new parents get enough sleep because sleep deprivation is a big risk factor for PPD/A/
- [Postpartum depression: it’s not the baby blues](https://postpartum.org/videos/postpartum-depression-baby-blues/) - This video, created by KidCareCanada, discusses the difference between the sadness and anxiety ("the baby blues") that is briefly experienced by many postnatal women and the extreme feelings associated with postpartum depression and anxiety (PPD/A). The baby blues often pass on their own, PPD/A requires treatment. In all cases, new mothers require caring support from the people around them.
- [Robin: developing intrusive thoughts](https://postpartum.org/videos/robins-journey/) - Robin tells her journey from postpartum depression and anxiety to healing and hope. Her story highlights the affect of disturbing thoughts (intrusive thoughts) and the role of support and self-care in her recovery.
- [Linda: scared to share intrusive thoughts](https://postpartum.org/videos/linda-intrusive-thoughts/) - Linda describes the relief she felt when she learned that the scary thoughts she had that something would happen to her baby are a common symptom of postpartum depression and anxiety, and that having the thoughts did not mean she would act on the thoughts or that anyone would take her child away from her because she had the thoughts.
- [Allen: when fathers get depressed](https://postpartum.org/videos/allens-journey/) - Allen discusses his own journey though postpartum depression, his wife's experience with the same illness, and how they and their relationship ultimately grew as they worked for recovery. He also talks about how little support there is for new fathers.
- [New mothers need support](https://postpartum.org/videos/new-mothers-need-support/) - This video, created by KidCareCanada, discusses feelings of guilt and worthlessness that may keep a new mother from asking for help, and how everyone can work to ensure a new mother feels safe and supported.
- [The myth of motherhood](https://postpartum.org/videos/myth-motherhood-kidscarecanada-ppd-series/) - This video, created by KidCareCanada, explores the myth that exists in our society that all mothers naturally feel joyous, content, and delighted to be with their infants at all times. However, reality may be far different for many mothers.
- [Pablo: the difficulty of balancing everything](https://postpartum.org/videos/pablo-difficult-balance/) - Pablo discusses the difficulty of balancing home and family obligations, particularly when one partner has PPD/A, and why doing so is vital.
- [Robin: the pressures of motherhood](https://postpartum.org/videos/robin-pressures-motherhood/) - Robin discusses the unrealistic pressures that mothers put on themselves to be perfect, and how even those mothers who look like they are succeeding are often struggling in their own way.
- [Linda: the stigma of not breastfeeding](https://postpartum.org/videos/linda-breastfeeding-stigma/) - Linda describes the stigma that she felt because she was not able to breastfeed her baby.
- [Maria: supporting all baby feeding options](https://postpartum.org/videos/maria-supporting-breastfeeding-choices/) - Maria discusses that although she was able to breastfeed both of her children, she feels that strong pressure new mothers sometimes experience to breastfeed can be damaging to the mom's mental health.
- [Sheila: supporting all mothers in their chosen feeding style](https://postpartum.org/videos/shelia-breastfeeding/) - Sheila Duffy, PPPSS's Director, discusses the stress that many new mothers experience when breastfeeding is not what they expected. She emphasizes that breastfeeding, although natural, is not always easy and that mothers need to be supported so they can make the decisions that are best for both baby and herself.
- [Allen: allow your partner to provide support](https://postpartum.org/videos/allen-allow-help/) - New mothers, especially those experiencing PPD/A, can sometimes be reluctant to let anyone else, including their partner, take care of their baby. Allen shares how allowing dad some time to care for the baby on his own can not only can provide a break for mom, but can be an important support for new fathers by allowing him the time and space to find his own strengths and make his own mistakes as a parent.
- [Pablo: depression when you have a new baby](https://postpartum.org/videos/pablo-ppd/) - Pablo discusses how postpartum depression is different because the parent must try to care for himself while also constantly caring for a new infant.
- [Allen: listening is the best thing you can do](https://postpartum.org/videos/allen-really-listening/) - Allen talks about how important it is to just listen and how hard it is to do. After practicing it with his wife, he can apply it to other parts of his life now, including his relationship with his friends and child.
- [Kasimir: the best support is a listening ear](https://postpartum.org/videos/kasimir-partners-can-supportive/) - Kasimir talks about how he finally realized the best way to support his partner when she was going through PPD/A was to listen to her.
- [Mariko and Kasimir: supporting someone with a PMAD](https://postpartum.org/videos/mariko-kasimir-help-2/) - Even before Mariko was able to tell Kasimir what she really needed to recover, the fact that he just listened as she shared her feelings and experiences, without judging or trying to fix it, was extremely helpful.
- [Mariko and Kasimir: how to be an effective supporter](https://postpartum.org/videos/mariko-kasimir-help/) - Even before Mariko was able to tell Kasimir what she really needed to recover, the fact that he just listened as she shared her feelings and experiences, without judging or trying to fix it, was extremely helpful.
- [Allen: advice for fathers](https://postpartum.org/videos/allen-advice-men/) - Allen advises that often the best thing a person can do to support a person with PPD/A, or any struggling new parent, is to just listen to them.
- [Allen: the importance of supporting fathers](https://postpartum.org/videos/allen-society-expects-fathers/) - Allen discusses how fathers are under pressure to try to fix difficult situations, rather than care for emotional health.
- [Kasimir: there’s no shame in dads asking for help](https://postpartum.org/videos/kasimir-male-roles/) - Kasimir discusses how it can be hard for many men to ask for help, particularly because society expects them to be responsible for their family.
- [Pablo: self-care is for partners too](https://postpartum.org/videos/pablo-self-care/) - Pablo discusses why it is essential to take care of yourself.
- [Robin: recovering with support from the Pacific Post Partum Support Society](https://postpartum.org/videos/robin-helped-recovery-2/) - Robin describes how being able to share her story helped her to recover from PPD/A
- [Reframing self-care: it’s not a luxury, it’s a necessity](https://postpartum.org/videos/treatments-self-care-kidscarecanada-ppd-series/) - This video, created by KidCareCanada, discusses how a "good" mother takes care of herself so she can take care of her child. Self-care is not a luxury, it is a necessity. New parents may need help with baby care in order to have time to care for themselves.
- [Allen: living with postpartum anxiety](https://postpartum.org/videos/allen-ppda/) - Allen describes his emotionally stressful and exhausting postpartum experience, which ultimately resulted in significant personal change.
- [Linda: her journey through perinatal mood and anxiety disorder](https://postpartum.org/videos/lindas-journey/) - Linda's PPD/A impacted all parts of her life, and contributed to the end of her marriage. She healed with help from her psychiatrist, as well as PPPSS's weekly support group and telephone support. During her journey through postpartum, Linda learned how to take care of herself so she can take care of her son. She now lives her life with renewed joy.
- [Mariko and Kasimir: feeling isolated as an immigrant](https://postpartum.org/videos/mariko-kasimirs-journey/) - After an anxious pregnancy, Mariko developed depression after her daughter's birth. A recent immigrant from Japan, language difficulties and cultural differences contributed to her feelings of isolation. Her Canadian husband, Kasimir, supported her, but wasn't really sure how to help. However, he did what was most important for Mariko: he listened. After a long time, Mariko reached out for help and began to heal. As a result of their journey through PPD/A, they learned a great deal about themselves, each other, and their relationship. They now feel stronger and wiser.
- [Mariko: different cultural approaches to PMADs](https://postpartum.org/videos/marikos-journey/) - Mariko immigrated to Canada from Japan as an adult and married a Canadian. Her journey through depression and anxiety began during pregnancy. She hadn't known about PPD/A, and felt she couldn't reach out for help because of stigma surrounding mental health in her home country. Her healing began with help from her husband and PPPSS.
- [Maria: finding comfort in a Spanish support group](https://postpartum.org/videos/maria-finding-support/) - Maria discusses how finding a Spanish-language support group was a great support to her during early motherhood.
- [Maria: cultural differences and the lack of family support](https://postpartum.org/videos/marias-journey/) - Although Maria had been in Canada for over five years, when she became a mom she felt like she was a new immigrant all over again. Maria experienced postpartum anxiety and depression after the births of both of her children and found that the support of other immigrant moms and her own family was essential to her recovery.
- [Maria and Pablo: how to get through it together](https://postpartum.org/videos/maria-and-pablos-journey/) - When Maria was struggling with postpartum depression, her relationship with Pablo suffered. But by finding support, and learning to take care of themselves and each other, their relationship is now stronger than ever.
- [Brianna: getting better](https://postpartum.org/videos/brianna-getting-better/) - Brianna shares how her sister helped to support her recovery by helping Brianna to see the good in herself.
- [Linda: light at the end of the tunnel](https://postpartum.org/videos/linda-hope/) - Linda shares how it helped her to know that others have healed from PPD/A, and that it did get better for her too.
- [Robin: there are happy moments](https://postpartum.org/videos/robin-capturing-happy-moments/) - Robin discusses how she captures the happy moments of her life so she can draw on them during the low days.
- [Maria and Pablo: self-care is a crucial part of recovery](https://postpartum.org/videos/maria-pablo-importance-self-care/) - Maria discusses how self-care is a necessity, not a luxury, for new parents. She also shares how her partner, Pablo, came to realize that time for self-care was a crucial part of what Maria needed to recover from PPD/A.
- [Sheila: self-care looks different for everyone](https://postpartum.org/videos/sheila-self-care/) - The Director of Pacific Post Partum Support Society, Sheila Duffy, talks about how self-care is often vital to recovery from PPD/A and looks different for each person.
- [Maria and Pablo: give yourselves time to recover](https://postpartum.org/videos/maria-pablo-give-partner-time-recover/) - Maria and Pablo discuss why it is helpful to be patient during recovery from PPD/A.
- [Pablo: feeling judged by others](https://postpartum.org/videos/pablo-feeling-judged/) - Pablo discusses how he felt judged by those he worked with when he and his partner were struggling during the postpartum period.
- [Treatments: an introduction](https://postpartum.org/videos/treatments-introduction-kidscarecanada-ppd-series/) - This video, created by KidCareCanada, shows how depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after having a baby is a highly treatable illness. Professionals work with mothers to choose the right treatment options for that particular individual, which may include medication along with individual, couple and group support/therapy.

## Translations

- [Chinese Simplified Resources - English](https://postpartum.org/translations/chinese-simplified-resources-english/) - Additional information and Community Resources – Simplified Chinese Bounce-back Program http://www.cmha.bc.ca/how-we-can-help/adults/bounceback1-877-318-3098 Bounce Back is an evidence-based program designed to help adults experiencing symptoms of mild to moderate depression, low mood, or stress, with or without anxiety. Bounce Back is led by the BC Division of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and funded by the
- [Chinese Traditional Resources - English](https://postpartum.org/translations/chinese-traditional-resources-english/) - Additional information and Community Resources – Simplified Chinese Bounce-back Program http://www.cmha.bc.ca/how-we-can-help/adults/bounceback1-877-318-3098 Bounce Back is an evidence-based program designed to help adults experiencing symptoms of mild to moderate depression, low mood, or stress, with or without anxiety. Bounce Back is led by the BC Division of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and funded by the
- [Hindi - English](https://postpartum.org/translations/hindi-english/) - PACIFIC POST PARTUM SUPPORT SOCIETYHindi Language InformationMOTHERS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN OR PREGNANT WOMENAre you feeling SAD? OVERWHELMED? ANXIOUS? NUMB? We understand. We can help.Telephone Support: (604) 255-7999Toll Free: (855) 255-7999www.postpartum.org(We welcome self-referrals)We offer telephone support and weekly support groups throughout the Lower Mainland.We support Dads, too!(Contact will be with English-speaking staff. Depending on current volunteers,
- [Hindi](https://postpartum.org/translations/hindi/) - पैसिफिक पोस्ट पार्टम सपोर्ट सोसायटीहिंदी भाषा में जानकारीछोटे बच्चों वाली माताएं अथवा गर्भवती महिलाएं क्या आप उदास महसूस कर रहीं हैं ,मन घबराई हुई हैं?चितिंत या सुन्न हैं? हम समझते हैं। हम सहायता कर सकते हैं। टेलीफोन सहायता: (604) 255-7999निशुल्क: (855) 255-7999www.postpartum.org(हम सेल्फ-रेफरल स्वीकार करते हैं)हम संपूर्ण लोअर मेनलैंड में टेलीफोन सहायता और साप्ताहिक सहायता ग्रुप प्रस्ताव कराते हैं।हम
- [Farsi - English](https://postpartum.org/translations/farsi-english/) - PACIFIC POST PARTUM SUPPORT SOCIETYFarsi Language InformationMOTHERS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN OR PREGNANT WOMENAre you feelingSAD? OVERWHELMED?ANXIOUS? NUMB?We understand. We can help.Telephone Support: (604) 255-7999Toll Free: (855) 255-7999www.postpartum.org(We welcome self-referrals)We offer telephone support and weekly support groups throughout the Lower Mainland.We support Dads, too!(Initial contact will be with English-speaking staff. For support in Farsi, please let the worker
- [Chinese - English](https://postpartum.org/translations/chinese-english/) - PACIFIC POST PARTUM SUPPORT SOCIETYChinese Language InformationMOTHERS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN OR PREGNANT WOMENAre you feelingSAD? OVERWHELMED?ANXIOUS? NUMB?We understand. We can help.Telephone Support: (604) 255-7999Toll Free: (855) 255-7999www.postpartum.org(We welcome self-referrals)We offer telephone support and weekly support groups throughout the Lower Mainland.We support Dads, too!(Initial contact will be with English-speaking staff. For support in Chinese, please let the worker
- [Spanish Resources](https://postpartum.org/translations/spanish-resources/) - SOCIEDAD DE APOYO AL POSPARTO DEL PACÍFICOInformación adicional y recursos de la comunidad en españolRecursos para encontrar un terapeuta de habla hispana en BChttp://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_results.php?sid=1392832863.6371_903&state=BC&spec=353http://counsellingbc.com/counsellors/language/spanish-69http://www.psychologists.bc.ca/find_psychologist_full Here to Help BChttp://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/other-languages#spanishHere to Help es un sitio Web de BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information (Socios para la información de salud mental y adicciones), que trabajan conjuntamente para ayudar a la gente
- [Spanish Resources - English](https://postpartum.org/translations/spanish-resources-english/) - Additional Spanish Language information and Community ResourcesResources for finding a Spanish-speaking therapist in BChttp://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_results.php?sid=1392832863.6371_903&state=BC&spec=353http://counsellingbc.com/counsellors/language/spanish-69http://www.psychologists.bc.ca/find_psychologist_full Here to Help BCHere to Help is a website of the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information, who work together to help people better prevent and manage mental health and substance use problems and live a healthier life. They have
- [Spanish](https://postpartum.org/translations/spanish/) - SOCIEDAD DE APOYO AL POSPARTO DEL PACÍFICOMADRES CON NIÑOS PEQUEÑOS O MUJERES EMBARAZADAS¿Estás TRISTE?¿AGOBIADA? ¿INQUIETA?¿INDIFERENTE?Nosotros te entendemos. Podemos ayudarte.Apoyo telefónico: (604) 255-7999Llamadas gratis: (855) 255-7999(No necesitas la mediación de tu médico para obtener este servicio)Ofrecemos apoyo por teléfono y grupos semanales de apoyo en todo Metro Vancouver.¡También apoyamos a los papás!(El primer contacto será con nuestro
- [Spanish - English](https://postpartum.org/translations/spanish-english/) - PACIFIC POST PARTUM SUPPORT SOCIETYSpanish Language InformationMOTHERS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN OR PREGNANT WOMENAre you feelingSAD? OVERWHELMED?ANXIOUS? NUMB?We understand. We can help.Telephone Support: (604) 255-7999Toll Free: (855) 255-7999www.postpartum.org(We welcome self-referrals)We offer telephone support and weekly support groups throughout the Lower Mainland.We support Dads, too!(Initial contact will be with English-speaking staff. For support in Spanish, please let the worker
- [Punjabi Resources](https://postpartum.org/translations/punjabi-resources/) - ਪੈਸੇਫਿਕ ਪੋਸਟ ਪਾਰਟਮ ਸਪੋਰਟ ਸੁਸਾਇਟੀAnxiety BCAnxiety BC Mindshiftਐਂਗਜ਼ਾਇਟੀ ਬੀ ਸੀਬੌਧਿਕ ਵਤੀਰੇ ਦੇ ਇਲਾਜ ਬਾਰੇ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ, ਜਿਸ ਬਾਰੇ ਖੋਜ ਨੇ ਦਿਖਾਇਆ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਇਹ ਚਿੰਤਾ ਦਾ ਅਸਰਦਾਰ ਇਲਾਜ ਹੈ।The Antidepressant Skills Workbookਡਿਪਰੈਸ਼ਨ ਦੇ ਇਲਾਜ ਦੇ ਹੁਨਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਵਰਕਬੁੱਕhttp://www.comh.ca/publications/resources/asw/SCDP-Punjabi.pdfਇਹ ਮੁਫਤ ਔਨਲਾਈਨ ਵਰਕਬੁੱਕ, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿਚ ਉਪਲਬਧ ਹੈ, ਅਤੇ ਇਹ ਡਿਪਰੈਸ਼ਨ ਬਾਰੇ ਸੰਖੇਪ ਵਿਚ ਦੱਸਦੀ ਹੈ, ਇਹ ਵਰਣਨ ਕਰਦੀ
- [Punjabi Resources - English](https://postpartum.org/translations/punjabi-resources-english/) - Additional Punjabi Language information and Community Resources:Anxiety BCAnxiety BC MindshiftInformation about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which research has shown to be an effective treatment for anxiety. The Antidepressant Skills Workbookhttp://www.comh.ca/publications/resources/asw/SCDP-Punjabi.pdfThis free online workbook, available in Punjabi, gives an overview of depression, explains how it can be effectively managed according to the best available research, and gives a
- [Punjabi](https://postpartum.org/translations/punjabi/) - ਪੈਸੇਫਿਕ ਪੋਸਟ ਪਾਰਟਮ ਸਪੋਰਟ ਸੁਸਾਇਟੀਛੋਟੇ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਵਾਲੀਆਂ ਮਾਂਵਾਂ ਜਾਂ ਗਰਭਵਤੀ ਔਰਤਾਂਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਮਹਿਸੂਸ ਕਰ ਰਹੇ ਹੋ?ਉਦਾਸ? ਬਹੁਤ ਜਜ਼ਬਾਤੀ?ਫਿਕਰਮੰਦ? ਸੁੰਨ?ਅਸੀਂ ਸਮਝਦੇ ਹਾਂ। ਅਸੀਂ ਮਦਦ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਾਂ।ਟੈਲੀਫੋਨ ’ਤੇ ਮਦਦ:(604) 255-7999ਦੂਰੋਂ ਮੁਫਤ:(855) 255-7999(ਅਸੀਂ ਆਪੇ ਫੋਨ ਕਰਨ ਦਾ ਸੁਆਗਤ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾ)ਅਸੀਂ ਲੋਅਰ ਮੇਨਲੈਂਡ ਵਿਚ ਟੈਲੀਫੋਨ ’ਤੇ ਮਦਦ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਮਦਦ ਦੇ ਹਫਤਾਵਾਰੀ ਗਰੁੱਪ ਲਾਉਂਦੇ ਹਾਂ।ਅਸੀਂ ਡੈਡੀਆਂ ਦੀ
- [Punjabi - English](https://postpartum.org/translations/punjabi-english/) - PACIFIC POST PARTUM SUPPORT SOCIETYPunjabi Language InformationMOTHERS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN OR PREGNANT WOMENAre you feelingSAD? OVERWHELMED?ANXIOUS? NUMB?We understand. We can help.Telephone Support: (604) 255-7999Toll Free: (855) 255-7999www.postpartum.org(We welcome self-referrals)We offer telephone support and weekly support groups throughout the Lower Mainland.We support Dads, too!(Initial contact will be with English-speaking staff. For support in Punjabi, please let the worker
- [Hindi Resources](https://postpartum.org/translations/hindi-resources/) - कैनेडियन मेन्टल हेल्थ एसोसिएशन (एडमोन्टन अध्याय)डिप्रेशन की पहेली को समझनाhttp://edmonton.cmha.ca/files/2012/04/MakingSenseOfDepression-Hindi.pdfबच्चे के जन्म के बाद उदासी का अहसासhttp://edmonton.cmha.ca/files/2012/04/SadFeelingsAfterChildbirth-Hindi.pdfआघात उपरांत तनाव विकारhttp://edmonton.cmha.ca/files/2012/04/PostTraumaticStressDisorder-Hindi.pdfएक नए बच्चे के साथ जिंदगी हमेशा वैसी नहीं होती जैसी आप उम्मीद करते हैं।http://www.beststart.org/resources/ppmd/lifewithnewbaby/23487_life_new_baby_Hindi.pdfइस 12 पृष्ठ के ब्रोशर में गर्भवती महिलाओं और नए माता-पिता के लिए प्रसव-पश्चात के डिप्रेशन तथा मनोदशा विकारों पर जानकारी दी
- [Hindi resources - English](https://postpartum.org/translations/additional-hindi-language-information-and-community-resources/) - Additional Hindi Language information and Community Resources Canadian Mental Health Association (Edmonton chapter)Making sense of depressionSad feelings after childbirthPost traumatic stress disorder Life With a New Baby Is Not Always What You ExpectThis 12-page brochure provides pregnant women and new parents with information on the baby blues and postpartum mood disorders. Parents are encouraged to seek help
- [Farsi](https://postpartum.org/translations/farsi/) - انجمن حمایت پس از زایمان پاسیفیکمادران دارای فرزندان خردسال یا زنان باردارآیا اندوهگین هستید؟ مستأصلید؟ مضطربید؟ بی‌حس هستید؟ما درک می‌کنیم. ما می‌توانیم کمک کنیم.خط حمایت تلفنی: 7999-255 604تلفن رایگان: 7999-255-855تلفن اداری: 7955-255 604(ما از کسانی که خودشان مراجعه می‌کنند استقبال می‌کنیم)ما در سراسر لوئر مین‌لند حمایت تلفنی و گروه‌های حمایتی ارائه می‌کنیم.اطلاعاتی در باره‌ی افسردگی
- [Farsi Resources](https://postpartum.org/translations/farsi-resources/) - بخش دولتی سلامت در جامعه چندفرهنگی استرالیاSad feelings after childbirth (from New South Wales, Australia, Ministry of Health)http://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/publicationsandresources/pdf/publication-pdfs/5925/bhc-5925-fas.pdf/viewمطالب بهداشتی جامع و مفیدی را به زبان‌های مختلف از جمله فارسی ارائه می‌کند (دو مقله فوق در جهت افسردگی بعد از زایمان مطالبی را ارائه می‌کنند:(غمناک بودن پس از زایمان – مشکلی پنهان)(افسردگی روحی در زمان بارداری
- [Farsi Resources - English](https://postpartum.org/translations/farsi-resources-english/) - Additional Farsi Language information and Community ResourcesHere to Help BChttp//www.heretohelp.bc.caHere to help is a website of the BC Partners for Mental health and addictions information, who work together to help people better prevent and manage mental health and substance use problems and live a healthier life.The information provided in Farsi can be used for who
- [Chinese Traditional - Stories](https://postpartum.org/translations/chinese-traditional-stories/) - 我的產後故事，李宛靜著最近讀到了一篇文章， 有關一位明星的產後憂鬱經驗1。這位女星說她生孩子後，｢有兩個禮拜心情一直沒有辦法好起來，有著極度憂鬱的現象。｣ 接下來，她說她媽媽來探訪，帶了一鍋香噴噴的雞湯，馬上她的產後憂鬱就被治癒了。我讀到這裡忍不住大笑出聲，因為她形容的情況跟真正的的產後憂鬱症可謂天地之差。我對產後憂鬱症有多層理解：我本身曾經是患者，恢復後便擔任心理輔導工作，幫助有產後憂鬱症的婦女及她們的家人。產後憂鬱症是個複雜的病，有許多因素，而每一個患者的經驗都是獨特地。治療的方法是多元化的，包括藥品，心理輔導，支持小組，嚴重則住院。宣稱一道菜能夠治好產後憂鬱是荒謬，更會誤導親朋好友以及媽媽本身忽略或誤解症狀而耽誤治療。回想自己生孩子的那段時光，還是會覺得有點心酸難過。那時我隻身在溫哥華，所有的家人已回流到台灣。先生的家人雖然在這裡，可是我和他們並不親，也沒習慣請他們幫忙。習慣獨立的我，以為生孩子就跟其它的事情一樣，自己學習，練習，很快就會拿手。事實卻全然不同：生了孩子後的兩年半， 我沒有一天沒感到無助，擔憂，孤獨，感到自己沒出息，沒有用。別的媽媽們看起來都很能幹，很開心，好像就只有我覺得當新媽媽很難，什麼都做不好，因此更不敢求救。照顧嬰兒對我來說是個完全陌生的事。每一天的每一秒，我都不知道我到底是做對還是錯。日日夜夜就只有我和我先生帶小孩，先生去上班時就留我一人。大眼瞪小眼，煩躁與不安隨時陪伴著我，緊張嬰兒不適，太熱，太冷，太累，太餓，等等。我尤其恐懼嬰兒猝死症（Sudden Infant Death Syndrome，常簡稱為SIDS），完全不敢睡，怕我睡時寶寶會突然無故的死亡。長久持續極度的焦慮，無眠和恐慌之來，我變了好多。焦慮轉為憂傷，久而久之，產生自殺念頭。我開始幻想如何脫離痛苦，逃避現實。 產後憂鬱症剝奪了我的理智，讓我認為先生和孩子沒有我會過的更好。兒子大約一歲半，明朗的一天，我的心卻是灰暗地。面對著我肥嘟嘟可愛的寶寶，我突然有個覺悟： 他需要我，我不能放棄人生；沒有人回來救我，我必非自己找幫忙。我記得寶寶還很小的時候，在社區中心聽過太平洋產後支援協會 (Pacific Post Partum Support Society)。我當天就打電話給他們，接的輔導員是一位經歷過產後抑鬱症的母親。（之後我才知道此協會所有的輔導員都經歷過產後憂鬱症。）我鬆了一口氣，跟她說了一切。她給予了溫馨的關懷和支持，也跟我分享她自己的產後憂鬱過程。我終於不再孤獨。之後的一年，我每週參與太平洋產後支援協會的支持小組，也自己去看心理輔導。能跟一群同病相憐的媽媽們一起哭，笑，說出心裏的話，對我來說是最好的治療。 我學到了，如果希望孩子開心，我當媽媽的需要先照顧好我自己。我就好比一口井，如果井裡的水乾了，就無法滋養周圍的生物。這口井如充分，自然而然水就會溢出來，四處生物都受益，肥沃。我終於了解：開心媽媽等於開心孩子。說回去文章開頭的那篇有關於明星的故事，即使它沒有真實地代表產後憂鬱症，但我還是感謝那位作者把焦點放在這個極少人討論甚至歧視的病。我希望更多母親，父親，專業人士們能多跟新媽媽爸爸談產後憂鬱症的症狀，把這個病正常化。不要像我一樣，等到快要走上不歸路才得到幫助。現在兒子已經八歲了，是個開心活潑聰穎的男孩。我很感激太平洋產後支援協會，手牽手帶著我渡過人生最痛苦的一段。 View this page in English 簡體字 – 太平洋產後支援協會 其他繁體中文的資料及社區資源
- [Chinese Simplified - Stories](https://postpartum.org/translations/chinese-simplified-stories/) - 我的产后故事，李宛靜著最近读到了一篇文章， 有关一位明星的产后忧郁经验1。这位女星说她生孩子后，｢有两个礼拜心情一直没有办法好起来，有着极度忧郁的现象。｣ 接下来，她说她妈妈来探访，带了一锅香喷喷的鸡汤，马上她的产后忧郁就被治愈了。我读到这里忍不住大笑出声，因为她形容的情况跟真正的的产后忧郁症可谓天地之差。我对产后忧郁症有多层理解：我本身曾经是患者，恢复后便担任心理辅导工作，帮助有产后忧郁症的妇女及她们的家人。产后忧郁症是个复杂的病，有许多因素，而每一个患者的经验都是独特地。治疗的方法时常是多元化的，包括药品，心理辅导，支持小组，严重则住院。宣称一道菜能够治好产后忧郁是荒谬，更会误导亲朋好友以及妈妈本身忽略或误解症状而耽误治疗。回想自己生孩子的那段时光，还是会觉得有点心酸难过。那时我只身在温哥华，所有的家人已回流到台湾。先生的家人虽然在这里，可是我和他们并不亲，也没习惯请他们帮忙。习惯独立的我，以为生孩子就跟其它的事情一样，自己学习，练习，很快就会拿手。事实却全然不同：生了孩子后的两年半， 我没有一天没感到无助，担忧，孤独，感到自己没出息，没有用。别的妈妈们看起来都很能干，很开心，好像就只有我觉得当新妈妈很难，什么都做不好，因此更不敢求救。照顾婴儿对我来说是个完全陌生的事。每一天的每一秒，我都不知道我到底是做对还是错。日日夜夜就只有我和我先生带小孩，先生去上班时就留我一人。大眼瞪小眼，烦躁与不安随时陪伴着我，紧张婴儿不适，太热，太冷，太累，太饿，等等。我尤其恐惧婴儿猝死症（Sudden Infant Death Syndrome，常简称为SIDS），完全不敢睡，怕我睡时宝宝会突然无故的死亡。长久持续极度的焦虑，无眠和恐慌之来，我变了好多。焦虑转为忧伤，久而久之，产生自杀念头。我开始幻想如何脱离痛苦，逃避现实。产后忧郁症剥夺了我的理智，让我认为先生和孩子没有我会过的更好。儿子大约一岁半，明朗的一天，我的心却是灰暗地。面对着我肥嘟嘟可爱的宝宝，我突然有个觉悟： 他需要我，我不能放弃人生；没有人回来救我，我必非自己找帮忙。我记得宝宝还很小的时候，在社区中心听过太平洋产后支援协会(Pacific Post Partum Support Society)。我当天就打电话给他们，接的辅导员是一位经历过产后抑郁症的母亲。 （之后我才知道此协会所有的辅导员都经历过产后忧郁症。）我松了一口气，跟她说了一切。她给予了温馨的关怀和支持，也跟我分享她自己的产后忧郁过程。我终于不再孤独。之后的一年，我每周参与太平洋产后支援协会的支持小组，也自己去看心理辅导。能跟一群同病相怜的妈妈们一起哭，笑，说出心里的话，对我来说是最好的治疗。我学到了，如果希望孩子开心，我当妈妈的需要先照顾好我自己。我就好比一口井，如果井里的水干了，就无法滋养周围的生物。这口井如充分，自然而然水就会溢出来，四处生物都受益，肥沃。我终于了解：开心妈妈等于开心孩子。说回去文章开头的那篇有关于明星的故事，即使它没有真实地代表产后忧郁症，但我还是感谢那位作者把焦点放在这个极少人讨论甚至歧视的病。我希望更多母亲，父亲，专业人士们能多跟新妈妈爸爸谈产后忧郁症的症状，把这个病正常化。不要像我一样，等到快要走上不归路才得到帮助。现在儿子已经八岁了，是个开心活泼聪颖的男孩。我很感激​​太平洋产后支援协会，手牵手带着我渡过人生最痛苦的一段。 –李宛靜 View this page in English 简体字 – 太平洋产后支持协会 其他简体中文信息和社区资源
- [Chinese stories - English](https://postpartum.org/translations/chinese-stories-english/) - My postpartum storyEmma LeeI recently read a Chinese article that featured a “shocking” story of a starlet’s experience with postpartum depression. She said that after giving birth, she felt depressed for two whole weeks, until a magical remedy came in the form of her mom’s visit along with a childhood favourite dish. Just like that,
- [Chinese Traditional Resources](https://postpartum.org/translations/chinese-traditional-resources/) - 其他資料及社區資源「重振旗鼓」計劃http://www.cmha.bc.ca/how-we-can-help/adults/bounceback1-877-318-3098「重振旗鼓」(Bounce-Back) 是有科學佐證的計劃，幫助經歷輕度至中度抑鬱症、情緒低落或有壓力症 (不論是否有焦慮症)的成年人。「重振旗鼓」計劃由加拿大心理健康協會 (CMHA) 的卑詩省分部負責，由卑詩省衛生廳資助。「重振旗鼓」以兩種方法提供幫助：一是使用DVD光碟，提供辨別及處理抑鬱症狀的實用建議。影片有英語、國語及粵語版本可供選擇。第二種服務是使用工作手冊去進行電話輔助 (可以英、法或粵語進行)。「重振旗鼓」計劃的社區輔助員可教授問題處理及其他方法，去克服不活躍、負面思想、憂心及怕事等問題。輔助服務需由醫生轉介。全省的居民都可以透過醫護人員的轉介，使用中文的「重振旗鼓」計劃 。這個中文計劃經過調整，適用於華人社區。欲知更多關於中文「重振旗鼓」計劃的資料，請致電：1-877-318-3098。 抗抑鬱方法工作手冊http://www.comh.ca/antidepressant-skills/adult/http://www.comh.ca/publications/resources/asw/SCDP-Chinese-Traditional.pdf這本工作手冊有中文版本，可在網上免費下載。手冊不單提供了關於抑鬱症的簡介，更解釋了現今最有效的處理方法，並逐個講解形成抑鬱症的每個階段。這本自助指南將為你介紹不同認知性和行為性方法，在思想和行為上作出重大改變，好擺脫抑鬱症及減低復發機會。這些方法可與抑鬱症治療同時進行，增加其功效。指南由心理健康及癮癖研究中心(Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction)以及卑詩省心理健康及癮癖服務(BC Mental Health and Addiction Services)共同研發。 卑詩「樂於協助」(Here to Help)網址http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/lang/traditional-chinese/「樂於協助」(Here to Help)是卑詩省精神健康和癮癖資料合作夥伴(BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information)的一個網址，協助市民避免患上心理病症及使用致癮物質問題，或更能處理有關問題，從而過更健康的生活。以下資料對新為人母或新為人父的人士尤為有用：產後抑鬱症抑鬱症因精神病症求助改善心理健康心理病症：家人和朋友可怎樣幫忙甚麼是精神病症？焦慮症創傷後壓力症季節性情緒失調壓力症自殺：留意警號 卑詩省情緒失調協會http://www.mdabc.net/cantonese-and-mandarin-speakers 為患上情緒失調人士安排由義工統籌的國語及粵語互助小組。加拿大心理健康協會http://vancouver-burnaby.cmha.bc.ca/how-we-can-help/chinese-mental-health-promotion這這計劃的目的在於提升華人社區對心理健康的留意及認識，並改善其對精神疾症的印象。我們有一位華裔外展工作人員，負責統籌一批華人義工，到社區進行心理健康推廣活動。計劃也負責統籌以華語進行的互助小組。溫哥華及低陸平原多元文化家庭支援服務組織http://www.vlmfss.ca/web/index.php/about-us為新移民、有色少數族裔，並正經歷家庭暴力的難民婦女及其家人，提供尊重對方文化背景的服務。可提供免費及保密的支持服務，輔導服務，以及有懂雙語及雙方文化的工作人員提供支援。 View this page in English 簡體字 – 太平洋產後支援協會 我的產後故事，李宛靜著
- [Chinese Simplified Resources](https://postpartum.org/translations/chinese-simplified-resources/) - 其他信息和社区资源：重整旗鼓”计划（Bounce-back Program）http://www.cmha.bc.ca/how-we-can-help/adults/bounceback1-877-318-3098“重整旗鼓”计划是一项基于证据的计划，旨在为经历轻度到中度抑郁症、情绪低落或有压力（无论是否有焦虑症）的成年人提供帮助。“重整旗鼓”计划由加拿大精神健康协会（Canadian Mental Health Association，英文缩写为CMHA）B.C.省分会领导，由B.C.省卫生厅（BC Ministry of Health）资助。“重整旗鼓”计划提供两种形式的帮助。第一种是DVD视频（有英文版、普通话版和广东话版），就如何识别和应对抑郁症提供一些应用技巧。第二种是基于练习的服务，辅之以电话辅导（可以英文、普通话和广东话提供服务）。“重症旗鼓”计划的社区辅导员将协助教授有关解决问题等方面的技巧，以克服诸如少动、负面思维、忧虑和回避等方面的问题。参与辅导小组需要医生的转介。中文的“重症旗鼓”计划已在整个B.C.省推出，通过全科医生的转介即可参加。中文计划已经过改编，以便更适用于华人社区。有关中文“重症旗鼓”计划的更多信息，请致电1-877-318-3098。 《抑郁自我护理手册》（Antidepressant Skills Workbook）http://www.comh.ca/publications/resources/asw/SCDP-Chinese-Simplified.pdf这是一份免费的在线手册，有中文版。这份手册对抑郁症做了简要概述，介绍了根据最权威的研究，可以如何有效应对抑郁症，并提供了分步指南，用以改变诱发抑郁症的规律。在这份自我护理的指南中，我们介绍了如何使用认知和行为方法来对思维和行动做出改变，以帮助人们从抑郁中走出来，并降低复发的可能。这些方法可与抑郁症的治疗结合使用，从而增加疗效。由精神健康和瘾癖应用研究中心/B.C.省精神健康和瘾癖服务处（Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction/BC Mental Health and Addiction Services）编撰而成。 为你解困——精神健康信息网（Here to Help BC）http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/lang/simplified-chinese/“为你解困——精神健康信息网”是B.C.省精神健康和瘾癖信息合作伙伴（BC Partners for Mental Health & Addictions Information）的一个网站，致力于共同协作，帮助人们更好地预防和应对精神健康问题以及致瘾物的使用问题，从而拥有更为健康的生活。这些说明资料可能对刚做父母的人士特别有用：产后抑郁症抑郁症 就精神病症寻求帮助 改善精神健康 精神病症：家人及朋友可以如何提供帮助什么是精神病症？焦虑症 创伤后遗症季节性情感障碍症压力 自杀：如何察觉警告信号 不列颠哥伦比亚省情绪健康协会（Mood Disorders Association of British Columbia）：http://www.mdabc.net/cantonese-and-mandarin-speakers由志愿者组成的支持小组可用普通话和广东话为有情绪障碍的人士提供支持。 加拿大精神健康协会（Canadian Mental Health Association）http://vancouver-burnaby.cmha.bc.ca/how-we-can-help/chinese-mental-health-promotion这个计划旨在提高人们对精神健康问题的关注度和理解，减少华人社区对精神疾病的偏见。我们的华人外展人员与华人志愿者一同协作，开发了各种促进社区精神健康的活动。服务包括以中文进行的小组支持。 温哥华和低陆平原多元文化家庭支持服务协会（Vancouver and Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society）http://www.vlmfss.ca/web/index.php/about-us为遭遇家庭暴力的移民、少数族裔和难民妇女及其家人提供针对其特定文化的服务。可通过会说两种语言、懂得双边文化的支持人员提供免费的、保密的维权、咨询和支持服务。 View
- [Chinese Traditional](https://postpartum.org/translations/chinese-traditional/) - 太平洋產後支援協會妳是孕婦嗎？剛為人母嗎？如果妳覺得憂傷， 焦慮， 恐懼，無助，或是麻木 －我們了解，我們能幫助。溫哥華地區電話支援輔導專線： 604-255-7999卑詩省免費支援輔導專線：1-855-255-7999www.postpartum.org(無須醫生或護士轉介或參與)我们在整个低陆平原提供电话支持和每周支持小组服务。我们也为爸爸们提供帮助！專線人員會以英文服務。如妳需要中文服務，請以英文簡單溝通要求中文服務，並留下妳的姓名與電話號碼，以便我們的中文輔導員回電。這些情緒…可能在懷孕期間，或者在產 後任何時間，甚至產後幾個月 才出現 可持續幾個星期，甚至幾個 月至一年以上在生產任何一個孩子後都可 能出現。曾患過抑鬱症的母親 有較高的機率患得 產後抑 症最重要的是要明白產後的憂鬱或困擾並非母親本身的過錯。產後憂鬱並不代表母親無能，“發神經”，或她是個懦弱的人。得到適當的治療與足夠的支持和關懷，你肯定能夠得到康復。 妳是否有以下的症狀？無故或時常哭泣麻木感到無助或無法應付事情害怕一人獨處感到不安或不對勁有可怕的思想或幻想對嬰兒過份擔心對嬰兒沒興趣，沒感情抑鬱：輕則憂傷，重則產生自殺 念頭感到焦慮或極度的恐慌容易生氣及發怒睡眠方面有困難食慾不振 對嬰兒或家人感到怨恨感到孤獨，沒有任何人幫忙感到自己沒出息，沒有用如妳最小的孩子在三歲以下，或是妳現在懷孕， 我們能幫助妳。華人移民面對獨特的挑戰，使懷孕及剛生產後的時期更加困難。這些挑戰包括：許多移民夫妻分居兩地，使婚姻生活壓力大親朋好友不在， 沒有人幫忙學歷和工作經驗在加拿大得不到認 可，以致難找工作語言不通交友不易感到孤獨無助經濟壓力大懷念自己的文化傳統及家鄉的親 人， 對新生活不適應家庭不和，產生壓力許多華人對精神疾病認識不足，甚 至歧視患者，引致患者不願尋求幫 助 過來人的話我的產後故事，李宛靜著「在我的原居地從來沒有人談過產後抑鬱症或是產後的困難。我想一定有很多女人經歷過，可是沒有人說。」「我有許多恐懼。我覺得自己很脆弱。儘管表面上我擁有一切，但實際上我的自尊狀況卻一塌糊塗。」「我不敢跟任何人說我的感受。別的媽媽們看起來都很能幹，很開心。好像就只有我覺得當新媽媽很難，做不來。」「我知道自己不對勁。我對寶寶沒感情， 而且我對我的大女兒脾氣很差，時常對她發怒。情形糟到連我都不認識我自己了。」「從 太平洋產後支援協會，我得到溫馨的關懷和支持， 並獲得提醒：自己也非常重要。」「能跟另一個人說出我的感受真的很有用，尤其是一位經歷過產後抑鬱症的母親。 我不再孤單。」「我學到了，如果希望孩子開心，我當媽媽的需要先開心。開心媽媽等於開心孩子。 沒有開心媽媽就沒有開心的孩子 。」Funding for this section provided by Integrated Primary and Community Care, Vancouver Coastal Health. View this page in English 其他繁體中文的資料及社區資源 我的產後故事，李宛靜著 下載單張 PPPSS Chinese Brochure in English 太平洋產後支援協會（PPPSS）繁體中文單張
- [Chinese Simplified](https://postpartum.org/translations/chinese-simplified/) - 太平洋产后支持协会您有年幼的孩子吗？您正在怀孕吗？您是否感到忧伤、受不了、焦虑或麻木？我们理解，我们可以帮助您。电话支持专线：(604) 255-7999免费长途电话：(855) 255-7999(无需转介）我们在整个低陆平原提供电话支持和每周支持小组服务。我们也为爸爸们提供帮助！（最初接待您的是说英文的工作人员，如需中文服务，请告诉工作人员您的姓名、联系电话和要求中文工作人员向您致电的请求。）关于产后抑郁症（Postpartum Depression and Anxiety）的数据15%至20%的母亲会经历产后抑郁症10%的父亲会经历产后抑郁症孕妇及领养孩子的父母也会经历产后抑郁症这些情绪…可能在怀孕期间、产后，或产后数月才出现可持续几个星期或几个月，甚至超过一年在生产任何一个孩子后都可能出现。曾患过抑郁症的母亲有较高的机率患得产后抑郁症。最重要的是要明白产后的忧郁或困扰并非母亲本身的过错。产后忧郁并不代表母亲无能、“发神经”，或懦弱。得到适当的治疗与足够的支持，您肯定能够有所改善并康复。 您有过这样的情况吗？无故或时常哭泣麻木感到无助或无法应付日常活动害怕一人独处感到不对劲有可怕或烦扰的想法对孩子过分担心对宝宝没兴趣，没感情抑郁：轻则忧伤，重则产生自杀念头感到焦虑或恐慌容易生气及发怒难以入睡食欲不振对宝宝或家人感到怨恨感到孤独，没有任何人帮忙感到自己没出息，没有用如果您最小的孩子不满三岁，或您正在怀孕，而且您有以上一种情绪，我们可以帮助您。华人移民所面临的额外挑战和障碍可能包括：许多移民夫妻分居两地，通常都是丈夫在原籍国工作，这给婚姻造成了压力缺乏支持难以找到工作，学历和工作经验在加拿大得不到认可，对目前的工作不满意语言障碍难以建立新的社交圈感到孤独无助经济压力大怀念自己的文化传统怀念家乡的亲人和朋友难以适应新生活家庭关系紧张许多华人对精神疾病认识不足，甚至认为是耻辱，导致妇女不愿寻求帮助 过来人的话我的产后故事，李宛靜著“在我原来的国家我从来没有听说过产后抑郁症。我想一定有很多女人经历过，可是没有人说。”“我有许多恐惧。我觉得自己很脆弱。尽管表面上我看上去还好，但实际上我的自尊状况却一塌糊涂。”“我不敢跟任何人说我的感受。因为别的妈妈们看起来都很不错。好像就只有我觉得当新妈妈很难，做不来。”“我知道自己不对劲。在月子里我对宝宝没感情，而且我也常常对我的大孩子发火。情形糟到连我自己都不认识自己了。”“从太平洋产后支持协会，我得到温馨的关怀和支持，这使我得到提醒：我自己也很重要。”“分享真的能减轻抑郁的程度。特别是跟另一位经历过产后抑郁症的妈妈一同分享……我不再孤单。”“我现在知道了，如果希望孩子开心，你自己需要先开心。妈妈开心，孩子才会开心。没有开心的妈妈就没有开心的孩子。” Funding for this section provided by Integrated Primary and Community Care, Vancouver Coastal Health. View this page in English 其他简体中文信息和社区资源 我的产后故事，李宛靜著 下载一份小册子 PPPSS Chinese Brochure in English 请浏览简体中文网页 关于本协会自1971年起，太平洋产后支持协会即致力于为刚生产的妈妈们及其家人提供支持，帮助他们渡过产前和产后调整时期。凭借40多年的经验，我们协会已针对产后抑郁和焦虑开发出了一套独特、有效的治疗计划。我们的使命让生产或收养孩子之后生活经历重大改变的女士及其家人不再孤立无援、困扰不堪。要了解更多信息，请与我们联系：Pacific Post Partum Support Society200 – 7342 Winston StreetBurnaby, BC V5A 2H1电话支持专线：(604) 255 7999免费长途电话：(855) 255-7999商务专线：(604) 255 7955 Funding for Chinese-language content provided by Integrated

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- [perinatal mood disorder](https://postpartum.org/tag/perinatal-mood-disorder/)
- [grandmothers](https://postpartum.org/tag/grandmothers/)
- [pnd](https://postpartum.org/tag/pnd/)
- [social media](https://postpartum.org/tag/social-media/)
- [dads](https://postpartum.org/tag/dads-2/)
- [partners](https://postpartum.org/tag/partners/)
- [infant illness](https://postpartum.org/tag/infant-illness/)
- [sepsis](https://postpartum.org/tag/sepsis/)
- [trauma](https://postpartum.org/tag/trauma/)
- [fundraiser](https://postpartum.org/tag/fundraiser/)
- [photography](https://postpartum.org/tag/photography/)
- [portrait sessions](https://postpartum.org/tag/portrait-sessions/)
- [compassion](https://postpartum.org/tag/compassion/)
- [darkness](https://postpartum.org/tag/darkness/)
- [thanksgiving](https://postpartum.org/tag/thanksgiving/)
- [thank you](https://postpartum.org/tag/thank-you/)
- [mourning moon](https://postpartum.org/tag/mourning-moon/)
- [parenthood](https://postpartum.org/tag/parenthood/)
- [holiday survival tips](https://postpartum.org/tag/holiday-survival-tips/)
- [men and postpartum depression](https://postpartum.org/tag/men-and-postpartum-depression/)
- [client story](https://postpartum.org/tag/client-story/)
- [myth](https://postpartum.org/tag/myth/)
- [reality](https://postpartum.org/tag/reality/)
- [hygge](https://postpartum.org/tag/hygge/)
- [winter](https://postpartum.org/tag/winter/)
- [resolutions](https://postpartum.org/tag/resolutions/)
- [personal space](https://postpartum.org/tag/personal-space/)
- [postive time out](https://postpartum.org/tag/postive-time-out/)
- [thanks](https://postpartum.org/tag/thanks/)
- [volunteer week](https://postpartum.org/tag/volunteer-week/)
- [postpartum care](https://postpartum.org/tag/postpartum-care/)
- [couples](https://postpartum.org/tag/couples/)
- [mothering the mother](https://postpartum.org/tag/mothering-the-mother/)
- [connections](https://postpartum.org/tag/connections/)
- [Maternal mental health day](https://postpartum.org/tag/maternal-mental-health-day/)
- [bi parents](https://postpartum.org/tag/bi-parents/)
- [families](https://postpartum.org/tag/families/)
- [Gay parents](https://postpartum.org/tag/gay-parents/)
- [lgbtq](https://postpartum.org/tag/lgbtq/)
- [pride](https://postpartum.org/tag/pride/)
- [queer parents](https://postpartum.org/tag/queer-parents/)
- [trans parents](https://postpartum.org/tag/trans-parents/)
- [bisexual](https://postpartum.org/tag/bisexual/)
- [bisexuality](https://postpartum.org/tag/bisexuality/)
- [Pride Month](https://postpartum.org/tag/pride-month/)
- [pacific post partum support society](https://postpartum.org/tag/pacific-post-partum-support-society/)
- [pain](https://postpartum.org/tag/pain/)
- [stress](https://postpartum.org/tag/stress/)
- [children](https://postpartum.org/tag/children/)
- [mothers](https://postpartum.org/tag/mothers/)
- [self-confidence](https://postpartum.org/tag/self-confidence/)
- [koselig](https://postpartum.org/tag/koselig/)
- [light](https://postpartum.org/tag/light/)
- [light box](https://postpartum.org/tag/light-box/)
- [Seasonal Affective Disorder](https://postpartum.org/tag/seasonal-affective-disorder/)
- [summer](https://postpartum.org/tag/summer/)
- [sun](https://postpartum.org/tag/sun/)
- [Vitamin D](https://postpartum.org/tag/vitamin-d/)
- [Vitamin D deficiency](https://postpartum.org/tag/vitamin-d-deficiency/)
- [family trips](https://postpartum.org/tag/family-trips/)
- [vacationing](https://postpartum.org/tag/vacationing/)
- [community](https://postpartum.org/tag/community/)
- [help](https://postpartum.org/tag/help/)
- [new parents](https://postpartum.org/tag/new-parents/)
- [togetherness](https://postpartum.org/tag/togetherness/)
- [maternalmentalhealth](https://postpartum.org/tag/maternalmentalhealth/)
- [momlife](https://postpartum.org/tag/momlife/)
- [youareenough](https://postpartum.org/tag/youareenough/)
- [maternalmental health](https://postpartum.org/tag/maternalmental-health/)
- [postpartummentalhealth](https://postpartum.org/tag/postpartummentalhealth/)
- [autumn](https://postpartum.org/tag/autumn/)
- [fall](https://postpartum.org/tag/fall/)
- [hectic schedule](https://postpartum.org/tag/hectic-schedule/)
- [high school](https://postpartum.org/tag/high-school/)
- [kindergarten](https://postpartum.org/tag/kindergarten/)
- [new school year](https://postpartum.org/tag/new-school-year/)
- [pospartum](https://postpartum.org/tag/pospartum/)
- [friends](https://postpartum.org/tag/friends/)
- [youareneough](https://postpartum.org/tag/youareneough/)
- [volunteer week 2018](https://postpartum.org/tag/volunteer-week-2018/)
- [coronavirus](https://postpartum.org/tag/coronavirus/)
- [quarantine](https://postpartum.org/tag/quarantine/)
- [covid19](https://postpartum.org/tag/covid19/)
- [selfcare](https://postpartum.org/tag/selfcare/)
- [perinatal](https://postpartum.org/tag/perinatal/)
- [G+T](https://postpartum.org/tag/gt/)
- [non-binary parent](https://postpartum.org/tag/non-binary-parent/)
- [non-binary postpartum](https://postpartum.org/tag/non-binary-postpartum/)
- [non-gestational parent](https://postpartum.org/tag/non-gestational-parent/)
- [non-gestational postpartum](https://postpartum.org/tag/non-gestational-postpartum/)
- [queer family](https://postpartum.org/tag/queer-family/)
- [queer mom](https://postpartum.org/tag/queer-mom/)
- [queer parent](https://postpartum.org/tag/queer-parent/)
- [queer postpartum](https://postpartum.org/tag/queer-postpartum/)
- [trans family](https://postpartum.org/tag/trans-family/)
- [trans parent](https://postpartum.org/tag/trans-parent/)
- [trans postpartum](https://postpartum.org/tag/trans-postpartum/)
- [two-spirit parents](https://postpartum.org/tag/two-spirit-parents/)
- [two-spirit postpartum](https://postpartum.org/tag/two-spirit-postpartum/)

## Categories

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- [Helpful insights for supporters](https://postpartum.org/categories/helpful-insights-for-supporters/)
- [Support for partners](https://postpartum.org/categories/support-for-partners/)
- [How the PPPSS supports parents](https://postpartum.org/categories/how-the-pppss-supports-parents/)
- [Life with a PMAD](https://postpartum.org/categories/life-with-a-pmad/)
- [Treatment and recovery](https://postpartum.org/categories/treatment-and-recovery/)
- [Cultural differences and PMADs](https://postpartum.org/categories/cultural-differences-and-pmads/)
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