Resources For Prenatal and Postpartum
Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Help, information, and support for prenatal and postpartum illness
San Jose
Resources
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Support Group
Facilitated by Volunteer Perinatal Mood Disorder Survivors
Almaden Valley Athletic Club
5400 Camden Avenue
San Jose 95124
Babies are welcome
ChildCare is available Contact Tiffany Benton
408.264.5382
Psychiatrist (medications)
Mountain View, CA
Caroline Cribari MD
650-988-7874
San Francisco Bay Area
toll free support from
survivors of PPD
1-888-678-2669
Crisis Hotline
(408) 279-8228
El Camino Hospital's Maternal Outreach Mood Services (Intensive Outpatient Program) 650-988-7841, or toll-free 866-789-6089
PSI Postpartum Depression Helpline: 1.800.944.44773
Postpartum Support International
Call the PSI Postpartum Depression Helpline: 1.800.944.4773
You are not alone. You are not to blame. We are here to help. PSI is built on the foundation of providing support to families. If you or someone you know might be experiencing symptoms of prenatal or postpartum mood or anxiety disorder, know that it is treatable and you’ve taken a very important first step. We have PSI Coordinators throughout the world who provide information and support. There is someone in your area who can help you if you are experiencing any of the following: depressed, irritable, exhausted, unlike yourself, sadness, anger, guilt, worry, feelings of inadequacy.
Need Help? PSI Offers Free and Anonymous PPD Info Sessions Via Phone 1.800.944.4773.
If you have questions about PPD, either because you are concerned about yourself or a loved one, or want to know more as a provider, there is a wonderful free service offered by Postpartum Support International. You can talk with a PPD expert about resources, symptoms, options and general information about perinatal mood disorders from the privacy of your own home, thanks to toll-free informational sessions. You won't need to pre-register or even give your name, if it's important to you to remain anonymous. These sessions are held on Wednesdays at either 3pm or 9pm EST. Dad Chat sessions are on Monday nights. They are limited to the first 15 callers. For the call schedule and access codes you'll need to participate, visit www.postpartum.net or call 1-800-944-4773
MedEdPPD.org
MedEdPPD.org is a consumer and professional education, peer-reviewed Web site developed with the support of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to foster the education of primary care providers (pediatricians, family physicians, obstetricians, psychiatrists, nurses, physician's assistants, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, social workers) who treat women who have or are at risk for postpartum depression (PPD). For consumers there is accurate information, videos of women speaking about their experiences, and support for the family. I am proud to have been a part of the creation of this site.
Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Women's Mental Health
The Center for Women's Mental Health at Massachusetts General Hospital provides state-of-the-art evaluation and treatment of psychiatric disorders associated with female reproductive function including premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), pregnancy-associated mood disturbance, postpartum psychiatric illness, and peri- and post- menopausal depression. Clinical care is complemented by research in each of these areas ranging from studies of a spectrum of treatments for women who suffer from PMDD, postpartum depression, and depression in menopause to longitudinal observational studies for women who suffer from mood disorders during pregnancy.
Katherine Stone, a survivor of PPD, writes a peer-to-peer blog that covers all aspects of postpartum depression and anxiety, postpartum psychosis, and other mental health concerns connected to childbirth. Newly released research, media coverage of PPD, and her own exploits in advocacy are frequent topics. She was also named one of WebMD’s 2008 Health Heroes and a top mental health blog by Blogs.com. She maintains many links to professional resources, blogs and research links, as well as her Surviving and Thriving Moms group.
Straight-forward information about fertility, pregnancy, delivery, cord blood, breast-feeding, babies and more.
Depression During and After Pregnancy: A Resource for Women, Their Families, and Friends
from the Department of Health and Human Services
a helpful free booklet in English and Spanish
Fussy Baby?????????
If you're struggling to care for a baby who is fussy, crying excessively, or has difficulties with sleeping or feeding, contact us. Call our warmline at 1.888.431.BABY (2229) for telephone support nationwide.
Important information about Bipolar Spectrum Disorder
and other mental health topics www.psycheducation.org
Beyond the Blues, A Guide to Understanding and
Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression
A wonderful organization whose mission is to improve and save lives by increasing awareness of all perinatal mood disorders including postpartum depression.
