Exploring Motherhood Through Maternal Mental Health

09/20/24 • 31 min

Struggling with the complexities of motherhood? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Robyn Klein, LCSW, who sheds light on maternal mental health and its profound effects on both mothers and their babies. Discover the critical signs to watch out for, including increased anxiety, depression, and the fear of being an inadequate parent. Robyn guides us through the fine line between typical early motherhood challenges and more severe mental health issues. Learn how these difficulties can strain familial relationships and why open communication and effective screening tools are vital for supporting new mothers.
Facing barriers to mental health care? We delve into the significant hurdles such as stigma, socioeconomic challenges, and the lack of support systems that new mothers often encounter. Robyn shares practical self-care strategies and emphasizes the importance of accepting help. Explore community resources like home visiting programs and organizations like WIC that can make a real difference. Additionally, get insightful tips on booking consultations through KinderMind and Headway, ensuring access to professional help in several states. This episode is an essential guide filled with supportive advice for navigating the journey of motherhood while prioritizing mental health.
If you or someone you know may be struggling with Postpartum Depression, the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) may be a helpful tool for identifying and sharing symptoms with medical and mental health professionals.

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Kinder Mind - Exploring Motherhood Through Maternal Mental Health

Transcript

Dr. Elizabeth Barlow00:00:27.179

Thanks so much for tuning in to another episode of the KinderMind podcast . Today we're exploring motherhood through maternal mental health , and I have the pleasure of being joined by Robin Klein , lcsw , to talk about this subject . Thanks so much for joining us today , robin . Thank you for having me . What is maternal mental health and why is it a crucial aspect of ove