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Image:Psi_logo.gif|right|The logo of Postpartum Support International Postpartum Support International (PSI) is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit devoted to eliminating the denial and ignorance of emotional health related to childbirth. Formed on June 26, 1987, PSI has 90 coordinators worldwide offering social support to mothers and families who have suffered from a postpartum mood disorder such as postpartum depression or postpartum psychosis. The purpose of the organization is to increase awareness among public and professional communities about the emotional changes women often experience during pregnancy and after birth. PSI releases a newsletter called PSI news 4 times a year. PSI holds conferences in cities around the world. Previous conferences include: 2006 - Jersey City, New Jersey Perinatal Mental Health Community Solutions, Interventions and Treatment Options 2005 - San Jose, California Overcoming Barriers to Mental Health Treatment in Childbearing Women 2004 - Chicago, Illinois Engaging and Supporting Mothers, Partners/Families and Communities in Obtaining Care for Perinatal Mood Disorders: Focus on Fathers, Ethnicity, and Spirituality 2003 - New York City, New York Perinatal Mental Health: Communities Making A Difference; Providing for the Health and Safety of Families Worldwide 2002 - Santa Barbara, California Access to Perinatal Mental Health Care: Serving Underserved Populations through Culturally Appropriate Interventions 2001 - Santa Barbara, California PSI Social Support Networks; Bridging the Gap: Helping Mothers and Families 2000 - Santa Barbara, California PSI Board Retreat; Charting Our Future 1999 - University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C. Canada Broadening Our Horizons; Working Together to blend the traditional and practical" 1998 - University of Iowa, Iowa City In Conjunction with the Biennial Marc?? Society Conference 1997 - Las Vegas, Nevada Childbearing: Family Stress, Depression and Anxiety 1996 - London, UK In Conjunction with the Biennial Marc?? Society Conference 1995 - High Point, North Carolina "Happily Ever After...Myth or Reality" 1994 - Toronto, Canada Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders: "Impact on the Family and Helping Families Heal" 1993 - Chicago, Illinois Postpartum Mental Health Issues; The Search for Models of Care 1992 - San Diego, California Working Together for Change 1991 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Answering The Call 1990 - St. Louis, Missouri Postpartum Depression 1989 - Seattle, Washington Recognition, Assessment, Research, Treatment & Legal Issues 1988 - Princeton, New Jersey Prediction, Recognition, Prevention, Treatment 1987 - Santa Barbara, California First Annual Postpartum Mental Health Conference
Category:International charities Category:Pregnancy This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Postpartum Support International".
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