Beyond baby blues talking post partum depression and post partum psychosis

Slide 3: Symptoms of PPD

• Sadness, anxiety, and fatigue
• Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
• Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much
• Changes in appetite, weight loss or gain
• Thoughts of harming oneself or the baby

Slide 4: Symptoms of Postpartum Psychosis

• Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there)
• Delusions (false beliefs)
• Mood swings
• Irritability
• Confusion
• Suicidal thoughts or actions

Slide 5: Stigmatization of Postpartum Mental Health Issues

• PPD and postpartum psychosis are often stigmatized.
• People may think that these conditions are a sign of weakness or that the mother is not a good mother.
• This stigma can prevent women from seeking help.

Slide 6: Recent Studies on Stigmatization of Postpartum Mental Health Issues

• A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that 40% of women with PPD felt stigmatized by their family and friends.
• Another study, published in the journal Social Science & Medicine, found that women with postpartum psychosis were more likely to be hospitalized if they were from a lower socioeconomic status.

Slide 7: Medical Management of Postpartum Mental Health Issues

• PPD and postpartum psychosis are treatable conditions.
• Treatment options include medication, therapy, and support groups.
• It is important to seek help as soon as possible if you are experiencing symptoms of PPD or postpartum psychosis.

Slide 8: Conclusion

• PPD and postpartum psychosis are serious mental health conditions that can affect women after childbirth.
• It is important to be aware of the symptoms of these conditions and to seek help if you are experiencing them.
• There is no shame in having PPD or postpartum psychosis. These conditions are treatable and you can get better.

Slide 9: Resources

• The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
• Postpartum Support International: 1-800-944-4773
• The Jed Foundation: https://www.jedfoundation.org/
• The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/

I hope this PowerPoint presentation was helpful in providing information about postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to one of the resources listed on the last slide.

Slide 1: Title slide: Beyond Baby Blues: Talking About Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Psychosis

Slide 2: Introduction

• Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common mental health condition that can affect women after childbirth.
• It is estimated that 1 in 7 women will experience PPD at some point.
• Postpartum psychosis is a rare but serious mental health condition that can also affect women after childbirth.
• It is estimated that 1 in 1,000 women will experience postpartum psychosis.