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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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