Postpartum Support International

Postpartum Support International PSI provides a worldwide network of peer support, reliable information, professional trainings, and coordinators in all US states and 35 other countries.
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Postpartum Support International (PSI) is the world's leading volunteer organization dedicated to educating professionals and supporting pregnant, postpartum, and post-loss families. PSI was founded in 1987 to increase awareness among public and professional communities about the emotional difficulties that women can experience during and after pregnancy. The organization offers peer support, reliable information, best practice training, and volunteer coordinators in all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico, and more than 35 other countries. Working together with its volunteers, caring professionals, researchers, legislators and others, PSI is committed to raising awareness, eliminating stigma, and ensuring that compassionate and quality care is available to all families. To learn more, call PSI at 800-944-4PPD or visit www.postpartum.net. Send us a message if you need help or you'd like to help! We need volunteer support coordinators, outreach advocates, fundraisers, and professionals to help us fulfill our mission of support and community connection. We will train you and help you connect with other advocates. Send us a message on FB, call us 503-894-9453 or 800=944-4773 or write support@postpartum.net.

02/17/2026

2 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER! Join dozens of people across the U.S. to advocate for the continued federal funding of maternal mental health programs.

In this all-day virtual advocacy event, you will be in state-based teams:

✔ Meeting with Congressional offices to educate your elected officials about maternal mental health.

✔ Asking for the continued federal funding of maternal mental health programs.

✔ Connecting with other passionate advocates on this issue.

It's an energizing way to show up for moms, protect life-saving programs, and raise awareness about maternal mental health.

REGISTER HERE: https://hubs.la/Q043kbpL0

💜 Special thanks to our partners:
Postpartum Support International
Alliance for People of Color
MomsRising.org
Chamber of Mothers

✏️ Deepen Your Clinical Impact with PSI Training! ✏️Join us April 15–16, 2026 in Park Ridge, IL for Perinatal Mood Disor...
02/16/2026

✏️ Deepen Your Clinical Impact with PSI Training! ✏️
Join us April 15–16, 2026 in Park Ridge, IL for Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care, a 2-day, evidence-based certificate training designed for clinicians, healthcare providers, childbirth professionals, social support providers, and anyone who supports pregnant, postpartum, and post-loss families. This comprehensive curriculum covers the assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment, and support strategies for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, grounded in the latest research and taught by expert faculty.

Earn continuing education credits while gaining the confidence and tools to recognize and respond to PMADs with clarity and care.

🔗 Visit https://loom.ly/G-IRUQM to register today!

🚨 Attention Perinatal Health Leaders, Innovators & Impact-Driven Organizations!PSICON2026 is your once-a-year opportunit...
02/15/2026

🚨 Attention Perinatal Health Leaders, Innovators & Impact-Driven Organizations!

PSICON2026 is your once-a-year opportunity to put your brand in front of 1,200+ clinicians, advocates, birth workers, and community leaders all focused on improving perinatal mental health.

Families, especially in BIPOC communities, are under unprecedented stress. By sponsoring, your organization can drive real impact, elevate care, and showcase leadership in a rapidly growing field.

Sponsorship tiers include:
🎥 Hollywood Legend – Exclusive title sponsorship & max visibility
🌟 Walk of Fame & Silver Screen – Prime engagement & presence
🎬 Red Carpet Partner, Feature Film, Supporting Role – Affordable ways to elevate your mission

Don’t wait: tables and sponsor spots are limited. Be part of the solution, and lead the change now.

🔗 Full details: https://loom.ly/fukUAZM

✨ Be the Change in Perinatal Mental Health ✨This new year, turn your passion into impact. When you become a PSI Member, ...
02/14/2026

✨ Be the Change in Perinatal Mental Health ✨

This new year, turn your passion into impact. When you become a PSI Member, you’re investing in yourself and strengthening the resources families rely on—like support groups, the PSI HelpLine, and peer mentoring.

💙 Connect with health and mental health professionals
💙 Access member-exclusive communities
💙 Receive discounts on PSI and partner trainings
💙 Get involved locally through your PSI Chapter

Ready to make a difference?
🔗 Join here: https://loom.ly/wjtPKX4

Being a q***r or trans parent comes with unique joys and challenges and you shouldn’t have to navigate them alone. 🤝PSI’...
02/14/2026

Being a q***r or trans parent comes with unique joys and challenges and you shouldn’t have to navigate them alone. 🤝

PSI’s Q***r & Trans Parents Support Group is a free, virtual, and confidential space where pregnant and postpartum parents (up to 2 years) who identify as LGBTQ+ can connect, share, and find support in community.

🔹 100% virtual
🔹 Always free
🔹 Confidential support
🔹 Open to all q***r & trans parents

You deserve support that sees you ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

🔗 Visit https://loom.ly/RK2bbOc to register!

A new year is here, and for many families across the U.S., the need for support has never been greater 💙Economic stress,...
02/14/2026

A new year is here, and for many families across the U.S., the need for support has never been greater 💙

Economic stress, systemic barriers, and rising perinatal mental health challenges mean parents are reaching out more than ever, and who they reach matters.

PSI’s live, virtual Zoom trainings are an invitation to providers and advocates who want to be part of the solution.

✨ Evidence-based
✨ Trauma-informed
✨ Designed for real-world care

When you train with PSI, you’re not just building skills; you’re helping increase support for parents, families, and communities nationwide.

🔗 Explore upcoming Zoom trainings and register at: https://loom.ly/qGnbqwc

💙 Asian, Pacific Islander & Desi Moms Support Group 💙Pregnant or postpartum (up to 2 years) and identify as Asian, Pacif...
02/13/2026

💙 Asian, Pacific Islander & Desi Moms Support Group 💙

Pregnant or postpartum (up to 2 years) and identify as Asian, Pacific Islander, South Asian, or Asian American? You deserve support that understands your lived experience, exactly as you are. There’s no definition or level of being “Asian enough.” ✨

This PSI online support group is a welcoming space to connect with other moms, share openly, and learn helpful tools and resources, all facilitated by trained leaders who truly care.

✔️ Always free
✔️ Online
✔️ Confidential
✔️ You’re not alone, and help is here 💕

🔗 Visit https://loom.ly/UWAd2es to learn more and register.

Sexual health is healthcare, at every stage of life 💙This Sexual Health Awareness Week, licensed therapist Kaitlyn Gardn...
02/13/2026

Sexual health is healthcare, at every stage of life 💙

This Sexual Health Awareness Week, licensed therapist Kaitlyn Gardner, MS, LPC, PMH-C, explores why sexual health screening matters for everyone, including during pregnancy and the postpartum period. From HPV and STI screening to reducing fear, stigma, and barriers to care, this blog reminds us that prevention and early detection save lives.

📖 Read the full blog: https://loom.ly/zkxy_WI

This year has been heavy.Families are hurting.And parents need support now more than ever. When systems fall short and c...
02/13/2026

This year has been heavy.
Families are hurting.
And parents need support now more than ever.

When systems fall short and communities feel stretched thin, people step forward, and that’s where real change happens.

Volunteering with Postpartum Support International means being part of something bigger:
✨ Listening when someone feels alone
✨ Showing up when support feels out of reach
✨ Helping ensure every parent is seen, heard, and supported

Your time, compassion, and presence can change the course of someone’s recovery, and help build a future where no parent struggles in silence.

As we look ahead to this new year, choose to be part of increasing support for all.

Together, we can meet this moment with care, connection, and hope 💙

Learn how to volunteer with PSI:
🔗 Get started now: https://loom.ly/iBlqAac

" What happened to Clancy did not need to happen, and those of us who did experience this illness as severely but receiv...
02/12/2026

" What happened to Clancy did not need to happen, and those of us who did experience this illness as severely but received proper help and recovered are living proof of that."

In this deeply personal and courageous blog, Aaisha Alvi reflects on the Lindsay Clancy malpractice lawsuit and why it underscores a critical truth: postpartum psychosis must be recognized and treated with urgency.

Aaisha survived postpartum psychosis because one provider finally listened. She writes not to sensationalize tragedy, but to demand better systems, better education, and better outcomes for mothers everywhere.

📖 Read the full blog: https://loom.ly/pmmCQW8

If you or someone you love needs help, call or text the PSI HelpLine at any time at 800-944-4773, visit Postpartum.net for support programs and perinatal mental health resources, or download the Connect by PSI App in the App Store and Google Play Store.

If you suspect you or someone you love is experiencing postpartum psychosis, call 911 or proceed to the nearest emergency room.

Make your voice heard and help moms across the country!Register for our Virtual Congressional Meetings to talk directly ...
02/12/2026

Make your voice heard and help moms across the country!

Register for our Virtual Congressional Meetings to talk directly with your federal elected officials. Help us advocate for continued federal funding for two maternal mental health programs that support thousands of moms in the U.S each year!

Visit Get • Make your voice heard and help moms across the country!

Register for our Virtual Congressional Meetings to talk directly with your federal elected officials. Help us advocate for continued federal funding for two maternal mental health programs that support thousands of moms in the U.S each year!

To register, visit https://www.mmhla.org/registration and be a part of something special!

Recovering from substance use while navigating parenthood can feel isolating, but you don’t have to do it alone. 🤝 PSI’s...
02/12/2026

Recovering from substance use while navigating parenthood can feel isolating, but you don’t have to do it alone. 🤝 PSI’s Substance Use Recovery Support for Parents is a free, confidential, virtual space for parents from pregnancy through postpartum (up to three years) who are engaged in or considering recovery. Everyone’s path looks different, and all are welcome to connect, share experiences, and find encouragement through trained peer facilitators.

💻 Virtual & free
🔒 Confidential
💙 For parents exploring or navigating recovery

Visit https://loom.ly/hNGK8Zw to view the schedule and register.

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