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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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