Gabrielle Kaufman is the director of training and technical assistance for the Los Angeles County Perinatal Mental Health Task Force, a dance/movement therapist, and professional clinical counselor. She works extensively with new families and aids in providing solutions to many parenting concerns. Listen to this episode to take a deeper look at postpartum mood disorders.

Listen and Learn:

  • The two things to think about when it comes to baby blues
  • A breakdown of the cultural and clinical misconceptions surrounding postpartum depression
  • What the media doesn’t portray when it comes to postpartum depression
  • Ways we can normalize maternal and paternal mental health
  • How to spread awareness in clinics and classrooms with these tips

Resources:

Certificate training in perinatal mental health for professionals.

For local resources around the country and world, go to Postpartum Support International.

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Recognizing & Treating Postpartum Depression: A Practitioner’s Guide

Understanding Mother & Baby Care Curriculum

Postpartum: From Pregnant to Parent 

Parenting BASICS: Self-Care for Moms and Fatherhood Series