Today, let’s focus on the critical importance of maternal and mental health. Ensuring the well-being of mothers is essential for the health of families and communities. Black women, in particular, face significant disparities, with higher rates of maternal mortality and mental health challenges. This underscores the urgent need for equitable healthcare solutions and comprehensive support systems. Raising awareness and advocating for change can help bridge these gaps. Let’s work together to support initiatives that prioritize maternal and mental health for all. #MaternalHealth #MentalHealth #HealthEquity #SupportMothers

Cultural Competency primarily concerns improving the quality of mental healthcare services by fostering cultural understanding and responsiveness. Equity and Access has a broader focus on addressing systemic inequalities in mental healthcare provision to ensure fair and equitable distribution of resources and services. While cultural competency in mental health focuses on understanding and adapting to cultural differences to improve treatment outcomes, equity and access initiatives aim to address systemic barriers to mental healthcare access and promote fairness & equality in service provision. Both are crucial aspects of improving mental health services, with cultural competency enhancing the effectiveness of individual treatments and equity & access initiatives address broader systemic issues of inequality and discrimination. ✨ Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments. 💭 #CulturalCompetency #EquityAndAccess #MentalHealth #Recruitment #NXGN

Our latest blog, published to mark #WorldMentalHealthDay. #WomensHealth #MentalHealth

The COVID-19 pandemic worsened and brought attention to the issue of loneliness among seniors, which can have serious implications for physical and mental health. Geriatrician Carla Perissinotto — who helped write our 2020 report on social isolation among older adults — discusses her experiences working with older adults during the pandemic and key takeaways for the future in our recent feature story. Read at https://ow.ly/4SHx50RYZVx. #Loneliness #SocialIsolation #SeniorCare #ElderCare #Seniors

The Alarming Rise in Alcohol-Related Deaths Among Women In recent years, the global community has witnessed an unsettling trend: a significant rise in alcohol-related deaths, particularly among women. This surge challenges the perceived progress in public health and sobriety culture, raising critical questions about societal norms, mental health, and the role of alcohol in contemporary life. A comprehensive study by the U.S. Centers… Read More: https://lnkd.in/gU3JJRfh

💡 Speaker Spotlight 💡 (5 CEs) | Virtual | Oct. 5 | Session Title: The Reciprocal Effects of Attachment and PMADs Abstract: Perinatal and Infant mental health outcomes are recognized as intertwined; however, discussions about one frequently only briefly mention the other. The available research suggests that the bond between a new parent and infant are drastically impacted by one another. PMADs are considered to have detrimental effects on infants' formation of their attachment with their primary caregivers. Conversely, positive interactions with their baby have shown to have regulatory effects on caregivers suffering from PMADs. Further, as more positive interactions occur, they build on establishing a secure attachment. As we, as providers, use attachment to both identify and intervene with PMADs, we have a chance at reducing the unwanted or harmful effects that PMADs can have on the entire family system. #SpeakerSpotlight #AttachmentTheory #PMADs #PerinatalMentalHealth #InfantMentalHealth #SecureAttachment #ParentInfantBonding #FamilyWellness #MentalHealthSupport #PerinatalCare #PositiveParenting #CaregiverSupport #MentalHealthOutcomes #AttachmentAndMentalHealth #FamilySystem https://lnkd.in/g7KUDwkP

Trying to find resources and stay connected? On the next Unlocking Strength Within, Sarah Cohen PT, DPT will describe supportive resources that people with PD and their care partners can utilize to stay engaged and supported within their local community. We will learn about resources for activities including exercise, transportation services, services available through the county or local Area Agency on Aging, respite care resources, and more. Register now at: https://lnkd.in/eY_JU_Gu #UnlockingStrengthWithin #Psychosocial #Wellbeing #EmotionalHealth

The narrative around Black women is literally killing us. Q: Do Black women feel pain during childbirth? A: Yes, we do. Q: Should Black women be allowed to become anxious, frustrated or even angry during labour 'pains'? A:Yes, we should. Q: Are we allowed to call for help, pain relief or medical support during labour? A: Without a doubt. Can you believe that in this day and age, perceptions and narratives about Black women and pain still persist? A report published in the US in 2016, found that about 50 percent of medical students and residents attribute higher pain tolerance to Black patients compared to white patients. These students falsely believed Black people have less sensitive nerve endings, thicker skin, or stronger immune systems so therefore would require less invasive pain care than white people. As a result, residents and medical students “made less accurate treatment recommendations” for Black patients. Hundreds of years after the ending of enslavement of African people, these racist notions still persist. Could this be a reason for the unacceptably high number of deaths of Black women and babies in childbirth? That is why it is imperative to challenge, ask questions, demand and if necessary be angry - our lives depend on it. Join CAHN for this important FREE Webinar and make your voice and your opinion heard - our lives depend on it.

This Women's Day, THB is shining a spotlight on the prevalent health challenges faced by women daily. The Women's Health Campaign also highlights the stories of our fellow THBians who reflect on their personal struggles with Postpartum Depression, Hyperthyroidism, and PCOS. These issues are prevalent and their signs are often ignored by women. From regular checkups to mental health awareness, taking charge of health will empower us to lead fulfilling lives.   It's time to flip the script and make health a priority. Let's open the conversation, educate ourselves, and advocate for better healthcare access for all women. Watch out this space for more interesting insights. #womensday #thb #womenhealth #womenhealthmatters #awareness #maternalhealth #reproductivehealth #mentalhealth

The impact of mental health on family planning (FP) is a complex issue that affects various aspects of reproductive health and family dynamics. Camber partnered with Breakthrough ACTION and Ethiopian mental health specialists on impactful new research which showed that a group-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention delivered by community health workers to postpartum mothers significantly reduces depression and anxiety and supports women in fulfilling their reproductive intentions.   Future research should continue exploring the use of CBT to address social, normative, and behavioral barriers within maternal health services, of which postpartum FP is an essential component, and consider integrating and scaling mental health interventions digitally and/or within the FP and maternal, newborn, and child health primary care services offered within community health systems.   Read more about the study and intervention here: https://lnkd.in/gJExT2QM #FamilyPlanning #MentalHealth #CommunityHealthWorkers