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We need to do better
Trigger warning* – infanticide Four days too late. We at the CPMHC are reeling over the tragedy in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Just last week, a bill was introduced by state representatives to facilitate screening for postpartum depression in pediatrician’s offices. Just four days later, authorities discovered three children strangled in Duxbury — only one survived. Their… Read more
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Maternal Health Awareness Day Reminds Us That Action Is Needed
Today is Maternal Health Awareness Day, a day started by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in 2017. Here is an article written by CPMHC Co-Executive Director, Patricia Tomasi about the Canadian perspective on maternal mortality and the need for action.
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Here’s Your Chance To Make A Difference
CPMHC is currently recruiting for the positions of: Submission Deadlines: January 27th, 2023 ** See our Volunteer With Us page for job descriptions and Board Member application
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2nd Annual Flora’s Walk Fundraiser Launch
January 14th, 2023 — Today marks the one year anniversary of Flora Babakhani’s tragic death by suicide due to undetected, undiagnosed, and untreated postpartum psychosis. Though we have begun to make progress and have captured the attention of the Prime Minister himself, there’s still so much work to do — and we need your help.… Read more
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2022 Year In Review
The CPMHC would like to wish everyone a peaceful holiday season. Our hearts are with Flora’s family and baby Amber who turned one recently. Together, with your support, we’ve made great strides in 2022 and we look forward to more wins for perinatal mental health in 2023. We couldn’t have imagined all the progress we… Read more
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CPMHC Strives To Make Perinatal Mental Health Priority In Quebec Election
Provincial elections are underway in Quebec – voting will take place today, October 3rd. The CPMHC is working in partnership with the Quebec Alliance on Perinatal Mental Health to ensure perinatal mental health is a priority for each party. The only party that has promised improved perinatal mental health services is the Parti Québécois. In… Read more
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CPMHC Launches #ITSNOTOK Campaign
Thank you CTV for having us on to talk about why we believe the recommendation by the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care against perinatal mental health screening will result in more harm to mothers, birthing persons, partners, infants and families. Watch full interview here: https://youtu.be/8sldHXjpeOg TAKE ACTION: Write to the CTFPHC and tell them… Read more
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CPMHC Disagrees With New Recommendation Against Perinatal Mental Health Screening
The CPMHC issued the following press release and launched the #ITSNOTOK campaign asking the public to write to the CTFPHC and demand a retraction: https://canadiantaskforce.ca/contact/ Version française ici: https://cpmhc.ca/press-releases/ July 29, 2022 — The Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative (CPMHC) believes the recommendation by the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (CTFPHC) against perinatal mental health… Read more
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Over $75,000 Raised For First Annual Flora’s Walk For Perinatal Mental Health
Flora’s Walk for Perinatal Mental Health ends today. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and donated! With your generous support, together we raised over $75,000! Your donations will be helping 22 charities across Canada deliver timely access to perinatal mental health services as well as provide scholarships for health care practitioners to enroll… Read more
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CPMHC Statement On The Overturning Of Roe V. Wade
The Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative vehemently denounces the US Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Decades of research demonstrates the harm to women’s mental health if abortions are outlawed or made more difficult to obtain. The inability to obtain an abortion increases the risk for domestic abuse among those who are forced… Read more
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International Fathers’ Mental Health Day
Today, June 20/2022, is International Fathers’ Mental Health Day (IFMHD), an annual global event first launched in 2016 which draws attention to issues unique to men as they transition to fatherhood—their strengths, difficulties, and needs. The CPMHC and many other organizations are enthusiastic supporters of IFMHD as a means to take a whole-family, father-inclusive approach… Read more
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What Do The Parties Vying In The Ontario Election Say About Perinatal Mental Health?
The CPMHC reached out to the major political parties in Ontario in early 2022, and had several meetings with party officials knowing that an election would soon be called. We wanted to make sure perinatal mental health was a priority for each party in Ontario. The CPMHC provided the parties with its election platform document… Read more
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CPMHC Held Postpartum Psychosis Panel on World Postpartum Psychosis Day May 6th, 2022
May 6th, 2022, is Postpartum Psychosis Awareness Day and the CPMHC held a webinar of panel experts including Perinatal Pscyhiatrist, Dr. Jasmine Gandhi from the Ottawa Hospital along with three postpartum psychosis survivors who share their stories of vulnerability and hope so what happened to Flora Babakhani never happens again! Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/7vq5Ya7yKhw… Read more
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Flora’s Walk Fundraising Extended To June 30th, 2022
Thanks to everyone who has helped raise over $74,000 for Flora’s Walk thus far! Just a reminder that the fundraising link will be active until June 30th, 2022. There is one more team walk happening in Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories in June! Donation Link: https://floras-walk-for-perinatal-mental-health.raisely.com ** Donations accepted until June 30th, 2022 ** Scroll… Read more
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CPMHC Meets With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau On World Maternal Mental Health Day
CPMHC Co-founders and Co-Executive Directors, Patricia Tomasi and Jaime Charlebois met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in his office in the West Block on Parliament Hill on World Maternal Mental Health Day, May 4th, 2022. Patricia & Jaime met the Prime Minister following the inaugural Flora’s Walk in Ottawa and in 20 cities across Canada… Read more
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Details For Flora’s Team Walks Happening Across Canada
Here is a list of all 20 Team Flora’s Walks for Perinatal Mental Health happening across Canada on May 4th. Walks happening on or around May 4th indicated with ** Please donate at the link provided and join the team! OTTAWA, ON https://floras-walk-for-perinatal-mental-health.raisely.com/t/ottawateamLansdowne Park, South Court, 9 am – Noon, (if raining, inside Aberdeen Pavilion)Elyse Banham,… Read more
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Hill Times Features Flora’s Walk
Thank you to the Hill Times for featuring our Flora’s Walk for Perinatal Mental Health event that will be happening in Ottawa where Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Carolyn Bennett will be speaking along with MP Pam Damoff, MP Don Davies, MP Heather McPherson and Ottawa Public Health Ottawa Medical Officer, Dr. Vera Etches.… Read more
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Ottawa Senators Donate Items For Silent Auction For Flora’s Walk
Thank you to the Ottawa Senators for supporting Flora’s Walk for Perinatal Mental Health! Come out to our walk on May 4th at Lansdowne Park and bid on one or all these amazing items! ** Signed jersey by the team** Adam Gaudette signed pucks, stick, & hat** Matt Murray signed jersey** Thomas Chabot signed stick**… Read more
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20 Flora’s Walks Confirmed Across Canada Supporting 15 Charities
We can now confirm 20 Flora’s Walks happening on or near May 4th, World Maternal Mental Health Day – in EVERY province and territory right across Canada! Join a team here: https://floras-walk-for-perinatal-mental-health.raisely.com/ Here is a list of the wonderful charities being supported through Flora’s Walk: Pacific Post Partum Support Society, BCMothercraft, Ottawa, ONSoldiers’ Memorial Hospital… Read more
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CPMHC Invited To Brainstorming Session Hosted By Minister Of Mental Health And Addictions Carolyn Bennett
CPMHC Executive Directors Patricia Tomasi & Jaime Charlebois were thrilled to be invited by Minister of Mental Health & Addictions, Carolyn Bennett and Dr. Simone Vigod to join clinicians, researchers, and people with lived experience at a groundbreaking roundtable March 9th where we discussed ideas on how to ensure timely access to perinatal mental health… Read more
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CPMHC Introduces New Board Of Directors
Introducing our new Board of Directors We are so excited at what the future holds for CPMHC with these phenomenal members at the helm. Read about each one here: https://cpmhc.ca/board-of-directors/ As Executive Directors, Patricia & Jaime are excited to work with the new board and build on the accomplishments of CPMHC since we first began… Read more
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Join Flora’s Walk For Perinatal Mental Health
Read more about how to join Flora’s Walk here: https://cpmhc.ca/join-floras-walk/ Donate and Sign up here: https://floras-walk-for-perinatal-mental-health.raisely.com Flora’s Babakhani’s lifelong dream was to be a mother. At 44 years old, after years of fertility treatments, Flora, a single mom by choice of Toronto, Ontario, finally and happily became pregnant. Her sister, Mimi Dendias told us however,… Read more
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Podcast Episode 2: An Interview With Anthology Author Dr. Phillippa Houghton, “Dr. Pip”
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CPMHC Meets With The Minister of Mental Health & Addictions
Big day today for CPMHC as we started off with a live interview on CTV Calgary followed by a meeting with the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and MP Pam Damoff!
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New UK Report Looks At Addressing Mild to Moderate Perinatal Mental Health Concerns
A new report commissioned by the UK’s Maternal Mental Health Alliance organization found that the best and most cost effective way to close the gaps when it comes to perinatal mental health care is to train midwives and health visitors to ask women about their mental health, assess their needs, and offer or arrange for… Read more
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CP24 Toronto Interviews CPMHC Co-Founders Live On Bell Let’s Talk Day
Talking perinatal mental health on prime time!! Thank you CP24 Toronto’s Breaking News for having CPMHC co-founders and co-executive directors, Patricia Tomasi & Jaime Charlebois on #BellLetsTalkDay Jan 26th to talk about our anthology and the need for timely access to perinatal mental health services along with the amazing Dr. Ryan Van Lieshout.
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New Podcast By CPMHC Launched Today
This is the first episode of our new podcast we are launching today on Bell Let’s Talk Day with interviews and readings from each author from our You Are Not Alone perinatal mental health anthology. This episode features Indigenous midwife and anthology author, Stephanie George who talks about her experience as an Indigenous mom with… Read more
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CPMHC Is Interviewed By Global Saskatoon About Anthology
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CPMHC Is Interviewed By Global BC And The Toronto Sun
Yes we are on a mission to get a National Perinatal Mental Health Strategy but we’re also on a mission to make sure everyone knows about it! We’re spreading the word on social media but also need traditional media to help us raise awareness. This week we’ve achieved just that with interviews in two major… Read more
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Parents Are In Crisis And Need Timely Access To Perinatal Mental Health Services Now
The CPMHC issued the following press release and call to action today. Click and send a letter to your MP here: https://cpmhc.ca/take-action/
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Our Hope For 2022
Back before CPMHC, future co-founders Jaime and Patricia were two Barrie moms on a mission just trying to get their grocery shopping done. But they kept bumping into each other and chatting about the dismal state of perinatal mental health care in Canada and how it was about time Canada needed a national perinatal mental… Read more
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CPMHC Thrilled To See Perinatal Mental Health On Mandate Letter For Minister Of Mental Health And Addictions
CPMHC released the following press release today: (December 17, 2021)- The Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative (CPMHC) is excited to see “ensure timely access to perinatal mental health services” on the mandate letter released yesterday by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and we look forward to working with Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Carolyn Bennett… Read more
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CPMHC Recruiting New Board of Directors
Board of Directors – Volunteer Positions The Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative is accepting applications for its first board of directors. Founded in 2019 and federally incorporated as a non-profit in 2021, the CPMHC’s mission is to improve perinatal mental health care in Canada through advocacy, research, education and awareness. The CPMHC is actively lobbying the… Read more
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What We Think Of Hollywood’s Latest Depiction of Perinatal Illness With The Movie – A Mouthful Of Air
*** The movie is now available on Amazon Prime *** Have you heard of this new movie – A Mouthful of Air staring Amanda Seyfried? It hit theatres very recently however in Canada it’s currently only playing in 3 theatres – Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. The movie might be coming to Amazon Prime soon so… Read more
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Ontario MPP Bhutila Karpoche Reintroduces Perinatal Mental Health Bill
Nov 4, 2021 – Calling all advocates! Share & tag Premier Doug Ford @fordnationdougford Health Minister Christine Elliott @celliottability and your local MPP (even if not in Ontario – ALL awareness counts!) Here’s why: Due to the Ontario Legislature being prorogued in early September, Ontario Parkdale-High Park MPP Bhutila Karpoche @bhutilakarpoche was given a second… Read more
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Our Letter To The Editor Of CTV News London And The Toronto Star Regarding Their Articles On Walking And Postpartum Depression
October 28, 2021 Letter to the Editor of CTV News London and the Toronto Star Re: “Walking may be the answer for women struggling with postpartum depression”(CTV Headline) Allow us to set the record straight. Walking is NOT the answer to postpartum depression as the original headline to this article stated. The original CTV News… Read more
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CPMHC Highlighted For The Second Time In As Many Weeks In Hill Times Research In Longer Article On Advocacy Efforts Including Interviews With MPs Heather McPherson and Pam Damoff
Download the PDF article here: Highlighted for the second time in as many weeks in a longer article in the Hill Times Research this time with interviews with NDP MP Heather McPherson and Liberal MP Pam Damoff. In the article, MP McPherson called the CPMHC “one of the best examples of advocacy” she encountered. “They… Read more
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Congrats Dr. Simone Vigod, Recipient Of The 2021 Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize For Mental Health Research
Congratulations to Dr. Simone Vigod, recipient of the 2021 Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for mental health research, awarded by The Royal Ottawa! We have worked closely with Dr. Vigod from day one and she also graciously wrote a chapter for our perinatal mental health anthology, “You Are Not Alone”. Dr. Vigod’s research is focusing on the unique… Read more
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CPMHC Perinatal Mental Health Anthology #1 Bestseller on World Maternal Mental Health Day
On this World Mental Health Day, we are beyond grateful for everyone who contributed their stories for our #1 Bestseller perinatal mental health anthology and for everyone who continues to work hard to improve perinatal mental health care in Canada! Thank you as always for your support. You are not alone. We are stronger together.… Read more
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CPMHC Is Interviewed By Hill Times Research
Download the PDF article here: “We just keep doing what we’ve been doing. We just keep fighting, we keep having meetings with MPs, we keep doing social media campaigns, we keep working behind the scenes, in front of the scenes, just elevating the national consciousness and the national conversation around understanding the importance of perinatal… Read more
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What Do The Federal Election Results Mean For Perinatal Mental Health?
While the election results may seem like not much has changed since the 2019 federal election, that’s not the case when it comes to perinatal mental health. In 2019, the CPMHC asked all parties where they stood on developing a National Perinatal Mental Health Strategy. While we received a letter back from NDP leader Jagmeet… Read more
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Update From All Candidates Meetings
Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar training for All Candidates Meetings and thank you to those who were able to attend and send in a question on perinatal mental health. It’s so important that each political leader is aware of perinatal mental health and we will continue to run campaigns that create more… Read more
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Mid-Election Check: Which Parties Are Supporting Perinatal Mental Health
Now that most parties have unveiled their platforms, it’s time to examine how each one plans to address perinatal mental health if elected. We are delighted to see perinatal mental health referenced in some way in each of the released party platforms (Liberal, NDP, Conservative, Bloc Quebecois)! We want to thank each party for taking… Read more
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Looking For People To Attend Virtual All-Candidates Meetings In Their Ridings During Election Campaign
CALL OUT: We are looking for people to attend All-Candidates Meetings (mostly virtual due to COVID) in their ridings to ask a question about perinatal mental health. Here is info on how to participate: This is your chance to become directly involved in advocating for perinatal mental health! This is a chance to let candidates… Read more
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Will A National Perinatal Mental Health Strategy Be An Issue In the Upcoming Federal Election?
You can bet CPMHC is doing its best to make sure the creation of a National Perinatal Mental Health Strategy makes it onto each political party’s platform for the upcoming federal election expected to be called this Sunday. Sadly, this means the Private Members’ Bill introduced in June to the House of Commons will die… Read more
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CPMHC 2022 Pre-Budget Submission
The CPMHC has submitted, for the first time, a Pre-Budget Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance’s pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2022 budget. CPMHC 2022 PRE-BUDGET RECOMMENDATION: The Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative (CPMHC) urges the government to allocate appropriate funding to consult with representatives of provincial and territorial governments, Indigenous governing bodies… Read more
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Barrie Tornado – List Of Therapists Offering Free Therapy Sessions
CPMHC put out a call for therapists who could donate therapy sessions to families impacted by the Barrie, Ontario tornado. We will be adding to this list as more offers come in and posting updates on social media. Thank you to our CPMHC committee members in Barrie and beyond who have been helping on the… Read more
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Mental Health Commission of Canada Recommends National Perinatal Mental Health Strategy
HUGE NEWS!!! The Mental Health Commission of Canada released its Policy Brief today, quoting the CPMHC’s research and calling for the development of a National Perinatal Mental Health Strategy!!! This is important because the MHCC is mandated by the Government of Canada to support federal, provincial, and territorial governments as well as organizations in the… Read more
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What is the U.S. doing to improve perinatal mental health care?
It’s important to be aware and learn from other jurisdictions and countries when it comes to improving perinatal mental health care. In the U.S., there is no federal law or mandate for screening mothers during the pregnancy and postpartum period. The states each have various ways that they approach things – each individual institution, each… Read more
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MP Pam Damoff Sends Letter To Health Minister Asking Funds From Budget Be Used For Perinatal Mental Health
Today, MP Pam Damoff wrote and sent this incredible letter on our behalf to Health Minister Patty Hajdu supporting our asks as well as suggesting funding be set aside from the recent Budget for Perinatal Mental Health research, awareness, organizations, and holistic resources based on Indigenous principles including peer-to-peer supports and mentors from the community… Read more
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HISTORIC DAY – National Perinatal Mental Health Strategy Act Introduced in House Of Commons
On June 3rd, MP Don Davies introduced the Private Member’s Bill: THE NATIONAL PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH STRATEGY ACT in the House of Commons! The Bill was seconded by MP Heather McPherson who was the first MP to support our vision. Thank you to you both! Bill C-306 An Act respecting the development of a national… Read more
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A Direct Line To Prime Minister Justin Trudeau On Perinatal Mental Health
AMAZING!! Listen as our CPMHC Social Media Ambassador Chernell Bartholomew speaks DIRECTLY to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister & Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland about her experience giving birth during the pandemic and the need for systemic change in Perinatal Mental Health Care. Chernelle was invited to speak at a Roundtable Discussion with… Read more
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THE GOVERNMENT AND ALL PARTIES UNANIMOUSLY SUPPORT A NATIONAL PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH STRATEGY BUT…
THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA and ALL PARTIES have UNANIMOUSLY AGREED to SUPPORT DEVELOPING A NATIONAL PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH STRATEGY THE DETAILS We have been informed that all parties agreed to support a national strategy during the Motion to declare World Maternal Mental Health Day May 5th presented by MP Heather McPherson. Unanimous consent motions, if… Read more
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No Mention Of Perinatal Mental Health In 2021 Federal Budget
Though we are extremely disappointed that there is no mention of Perinatal Mental Health Care — at all — in the 2021 Canadian federal budget unveiled April 19th, we are hopeful that the government’s promise of $20 million over 5 years to support a new National Institute for Women’s Health Research will include perinatal mental… Read more
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CPMHC Speaks At Press Conference With Ontario MPP Bhutila Karpoche In Support of Bill 176
On April 14th, 2021, CPMHC Co-Founder, Patricia Tomasi was invited to speak at MPP Bhutila Karpoche’s press conference in support of Bill176, a private member’s bill calling on the Ontario government to review maternal mental health and develop and implement an action plan. We were grateful to have been invited to speak alongside CPMHC Social Media Ambassador Candice… Read more
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2021 World Maternal Mental Health Day Virtual Symposium ~ REGISTRATION OPEN
May 5th WORLD MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH DAY ANNOUNCEMENT ➡️ Registration is now open for our virtual symposium! We are thrilled to announce our theme for World Maternal Mental Health Day 2021: #TimeForAction 💙💚 It’s also the title of our report which we will be making public during our live, virtual symposium on May 5th where… Read more
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Five ways we can improve the lack of support for Black parents’ perinatal mental health
In honour of Black history month, we spoke with CPMHC National Committee member Dr. Anita Ewan to help us shed light on the perinatal mental health of Black parents. This is a demographic that has been historically underserved. It is our mission to ensure that equitable perinatal health services and support are accessible for all.… Read more
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Thank You For All Your Support in 2020
THANK YOU💚for all your support during the first year of CPMHC’s existence! We owe a debt a gratitude to our National Committee and Social Media Ambassadors and YOU for taking our mission and vision to heart and supporting our campaigns with passion, tenacity and dedication. This year we launched Canada’s first ever petition for a… Read more
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CPMHC National Committee Member Presents to Canadian Parliamentary Health Research Caucus
Earlier this month, CPMHC National Committee member Dr. Lianne Tomfohr presented to the Canadian Parliamentary Health Research Caucus on her research into pregnancy during the pandemic https://www.pregnancyduringthepandemic.com and her involvement with the Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative 💙💚Way to go Lianne!! You can view the presentation here. Lianne begins at 9:00: https://youtu.be/ektvHh9oPEA Lianne and the… Read more
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Get Your Perinatal Mental Health Story Published In Our Anthology – Publiez Votre Histoire
Update: While we have all the stories we need for our Perinatal Mental Health Anthology, we are working on Volume 2 and would love to keep receiving submissions for consideration in Fall 2021! Please send to canpmhc@gmail.com. We are also continuing our evergreen #ThisIsMyStory campaign so please feel free to submit your story for consideration… Read more
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Répondez à notre #Sondage pour un changement si vous êtes prestataire de soin
Aidez-nous à convaincre le gouvernement fédéral que nous avons besoin d’une stratégie en santé mentale périnatale – MAINTENANT. Répondez à notre « Sondage (par le 15 décembre, 2020) pour un changement *** https://bit.ly/perinatalhcp *** si vous êtes médecin de famille, obstétricienne-gynécologue, sage-femme, accompagnante à la naissance, travailleuse sociale, psychiatre, psychologue, infirmière. Tout professionnel de la… Read more
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Take our #SURVEY4CHANGE if you are a health care provider / Répondez à notre #SONDAGEPOURUNCHANGEMENT si vous êtes prestataire de soin
Français: https://cpmhc.ca/2020/10/07/repondez-a-notre-sondage-pour-un-changement-si-vous-etes-prestataire-de-soin/ Help us convince the federal government that we need a perinatal mental health strategy – NOW. Take our #SURVEY4CHANGE (by Dec. 15, 2020) if you’re a family doctor, OB, midwife, doula, social worker, psychiatrist, psychologist, nurse, or any health care practitioner that sees and cares for pregnant and postpartum parents. We want to… Read more
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Health Canada Says “We Have Heard You” Following Petition For National Perinatal Mental Health Strategy
Here is an email the Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative received back from Health Canada after we sent them our reaction to the government’s response to our petition. It sounds hopeful. We look forward to working with Health Canada on a perinatal mental health national strategy. Letter from Health Canada to CPMHC: “We are writing… Read more
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Moms Disappointed With Government of Canada’s Response To Postpartum Depression Petition
(CPMHC Press Release) July 30, 2020 – Moms across Canada are feeling let down and ignored after the Government of Canada rejected their call for a national perinatal (pregnancy and postpartum) mental health strategy at a time when it’s needed the most. “Sometimes I feel that women are just incubators,” says mom of two and Canadian… Read more
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CPMHC Launches #THEBEST Father/Partner Campaign To Draw Awareness to Paternal Mental Health
The Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative (CPMHC) launched a new campaign this week leading up to Father’s Day, June 21st, and Father’s Mental Health Day, June 22nd, 2020, in order to raise awareness for paternal mental health. While perinatal mental illness affects up to 20 per cent of women, the latest research pegs men’s prevalence at 8.4 per… Read more
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Millions Reached With #NowMoreThanEver Campaign
COVID-19: Why Maternal Mental Health Matters #NOWMORETHANEVER Wednesday May 6th, 2020 was World Maternal Mental Health Day (WMMHD) Since 2016, the first Wednesday of May has been proclaimed World Maternal Mental Health Day by advocacy organizations around the globe. Instead of awareness walks to mark the day like we have been doing, due to COVID-19… Read more
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HERstory Made! Petition For National Perinatal Mental Health Strategy Tabled In House of Commons
👉 Here is MP Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona) tabling our petition to the virtual House of Commons May 12th, 2020 for a national perinatal mental health strategy! The Standing Orders (the rules governing the House of Commons) require the government to respond within 45 calendar days to every petition presented to the House of Commons… Read more
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COVID-19: These Moms Say They Aren’t Being Screened For Perinatal Mental Illness In Saskatchewan
April 28, 2020 The Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative (CPMHC) is hearing from new moms in Saskatchewan that are saying they aren’t being screened for perinatal mental illness during COVID-19. “I was not screened,” Lindsay Gareau of Regina, told us. “The nurse said that they’re not doing screenings officially but that counsellors are available if they… Read more
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COVID-19: Why Maternal Mental Health Matters #NOWMORETHANEVER
Candice Thomas of Barrie, Ontario, is six months pregnant and worried about her mental health. “I’m nervous my anxiety will just grow over the coming weeks,” Thomas told us. “I’ve had days that I don’t get out of bed and I cry for a few hours. Sometimes just putting my coat on to go outside… Read more
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Resources During COVID-19
We have been compiling a list of mental health resources to help during Covid-19 / coronavirus. Please check here for the latest updates: https://cpmhc.ca/resources-during-covid-19/ 👉 From the World Health Organization: All pregnant women, including those with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infections, have the right to high quality care before, during and after childbirth. This includes… Read more
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