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May 5th, 2023

Pregnancy & Postpartum Psychosis Awareness Day

Join us in our efforts to address the  most severe of pregnancy & postpartum mood disorders: pregnancy & postpartum psychosis (also known as perinatal psychosis or puerperal psychosis). This is our 3rd annual PPP Awareness Day and the FIRST ever US-based international fundraising effort for PPP awareness. We know awareness is crucial for saving lives, prevention of trauma and aiding recovery.  

COUNTDOWN PPP AWARENESS DAY

The new National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support, resources and referrals to any pregnant and postpartum mothers facing mental health challenges and their loved ones. The service is available via phone and text in English or Spanish. 

Call or text, 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746) to connect with counselors at the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline.

AWARENESS DAY ACTIVITIES

What you can expect to take place on PPP Awareness Day! 

meet survivors

Hear their stories

Community

Networking & Collaboration

Moth Story Slam

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(coming soon)

Resource Sharing

It takes all of us!

READ OUR STORIES

Learn from those who have been directly affected by PPP (Pregnancy & Postpartum Psychosis).

Kristina Dulaney Story

Kristina Dulaney Story

Kristina Dulaney had no history of mental illness when she suffered from postpartum psychosis 6 months after the birth of her youngest. Since then, she has become a passionate and avid advocate, leader, executive and consultant regarding pregnancy and postpartum psychosis.

Grace Story

Grace Story

When I was discharged I went to my parents’ house because my husband was still recovering from the stomach bug at our house. That’s where I had my first psychotic episode 4 days postpartum. I was trying to take a nap but was preoccupied because I couldn’t feel any pain…

Teresa Twomey Story

Teresa Twomey Story

Teresa Twomey had no previous diagnosis of mental illness when she experienced a sudden psychotic break after the birth of her daughter. Since then, she has become a leading advocate, writer, speaker and consultant regarding pregnancy and postpartum psychosis. Please note, at the time this was created, we were not…

READ OUR STORIES

Learn from those who have been directly affected by PPP (Pregnancy & Postpartum Psychosis).

Rare is Relative

Rare is Relative

Based on how universal the use of the word “rare” has become when describing postpartum psychosis, it seems that many consider “rarity” a basic fact about this illness. But “rare” is not a stand-alone descriptor. Rare is relative.

Rare is Redundant

Rare is Redundant

So, if we don’t say rare, what do we say? The solution is simple.

Calling PPP “Rare” Sends the Wrong Message

Calling PPP “Rare” Sends the Wrong Message

Calling pregnancy & postpartum psychosis “rare” sends the wrong message.

Who needs to know?

Who needs to know?

Knowledge about Pregnancy and Postpartum Psychosis (PPP) – Who needs it?

Kristina Dulaney Story

Kristina Dulaney Story

Kristina Dulaney had no history of mental illness when she suffered from postpartum psychosis 6 months after the birth of her youngest. Since then, she has become a passionate and avid advocate, leader, executive and consultant regarding pregnancy and postpartum psychosis.

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