Recommendations for Parents Seeking Supports for Pregnancy-Related Depression and Anxiety in Colorado.
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Two moms sit down with a mental health professional to talk about the symptoms of perinatal depression and anxiety, tips for managing symptoms, and the importance of asking for help.
After the birth of her firstborn daughter, Kiara experiences postpartum depression and anxiety. She explains the symptoms she had and how she overcame it.
Several women speak about the symptoms they experienced, where they found help, and what they wish others knew about perinatal depression and anxiety.
A Colorado mom who struggled with postpartum depression and anxiety is joined by a public health professional to offer pieces of hope and advice to parents who are struggling.
Though he constantly tried his best, Ezra said he often worried that he might not measure up to being a good father. Imposter Syndrome, where one doubts their skills or accomplishments and often feels like a fraud, was becoming all too real to him, that is until he found his Circle of Father’s group. This blog, featured on Illuminate Colorado, shares Ezra's experience will Circle of Fathers.
In this 15 minute video, Jill shares her journey of learning to manage the intrusive thoughts, anger, and panic attacks she experienced as part of her postpartum depression and anxiety.
Helping individuals find mental health and addiction resources.
Listed on this page are good post-adoption depression resources for you that provide non-judgmental support, information, and connection with others.
A support group for parents whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or in the first few months of life.
A virtual therapy group for women with high-risk pregnancies.
We envision a world where Black mamas have the rights, respect, and resources to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy.
Tanika Dillard speaks about how she turned the grief of miscarriage into triumph, tenacity and advocacy.
Find Colorado PSI Support Coordinators, resource guides, local support groups, education, and events.
Parentline Colorado is a free telebehavioral health service offering brief, strategic psychotherapy through video chat and telephone to pregnant and postpartum families with children up to age five. Click here to view the flyer in Spanish.
Return to Zero: HOPE is a non-profit organization engaging a global community of bereaved parents and their health providers to improve mental health outcomes, while also advancing pregnancy and infant loss awareness, education, and support.
Find a therapist, psychiatrist, treatment center, or support group near you.
APDC serves and supports all immigrant and refugee communities with a whole health, community-based engagement approach through health, education, and advocacy. Their mental health services provide culturally competent, community based, and consumer driven services.
Connect with knowledgeable providers near you.
This website is intended to help dads and families by providing firsthand information and guidance through the experience of PPD.
This resource has been designed by Maternal Mental Health NOW to help you feel prepared to adjust to the emotional demands, joys, and stressors of trying to conceive, pregnancy and parenting.
A confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities for substance use/addiction and/or mental health problems.
MotherWise’s program includes 6 weeks of workshops plus one-on-one coaching for mothers on knowing themselves, what healthy relationships are to them, communication and relationship skills for all kinds of relationships, and connecting with a newborn baby.
With options ranging from a free support group to evidence-based mother-infant group psychotherapy, Healthy Expectations draws upon experts from various medical and mental health disciplines to support pregnant women and women struggling with mood and anxiety issues after delivery.
A summary of the clinical services offered by the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus to promote women’s mental health.
By providing targeted resources and a database filled with professionals equipped to support men of color, users can now obtain the help they need and deserve.
Raise the Future maintains a directory of Colorado-licensed mental health professionals for child, youth, and family referrals.
A docuseries about having a baby while Black in the United States.
Elephant Circle helps leaders, families, and individuals to expand their capacity to bring about birth justice.
CO Wellness Recovery is a mental wellness and addiction recovery guide. It’s a free resource for Coloradans considering recovery. Talk with someone, find treatment, learn what to expect from treatment, or find resources for caregivers.
La Cocina provides full access to traditional and non-traditional forms of mental health and health equity support services. Services include mental wellness services, support groups, and child-parent psychotherapy/trauma treatment.
This groundbreaking work has forged a portal of access for the community that is responsive, representative, trauma-informed, and delivered with compassion to advance mental health equity in communities of color.
A central source for Coloradans to effectively collaborate, impact action, and accelerate progress toward improved mental health and wellness of all pregnant and postpartum people in Colorado.
PSI Volunteer Support Coordinators are available to offer peer support, information, and resources for military families. Visit their website to find your branch and contact one of PSI’s dedicated volunteers. PSI also offers a weekly online support group for military families.
Substance use during pregnancy can be confusing and painful. The judgement we feel from others is hard to digest, especially if the way others see us leads us to feel disconnected from our culture and the parts of us that heal and nourish us as our bellies grow. If this rings true for you, then Cultura Cura Belly, or CCB, is the healing space you need.
Get connected directly with support and counseling for you or a loved one. Read stories from real Coloradans about their mental health journey to know you’re not alone.
“I have been struggling with PPD for the last 3 years… I knew how to answer the questionnaire so it didn’t say that I needed help.
Finally, my friends noticed my behavior was different and started sharing their experiences with me.
It was after that that I decided to speak with my mid-wife. I didn’t want to take the meds because I am breastfeeding and was concerned about the meds getting into my supply. I didn’t know there was any other treatment besides anti-depressants.”