Trigger warning: this episode contains some content that may be triggering for some individuals including suicidal ideation and other scary (but mainly normal) symptoms and thoughts, including scary intrusive thoughts of people with Postpartum depression and other disorders. 

Sarah speaks with her therapist and licensed social worker Ronnie Vehemente about WHAT perinatal mood disorders are, WHO can get it, WHEN it can occur and HOW long. We also discuss COPING mechanisms and how to get help if you are struggling! We hope this episode makes those out there thinking they are insane that the thoughts and feelings you are having are NORMAL, you are not CRAZY!

This episode is a must hear for anyone who has suffered a pregnancy loss, infertility, is currently pregnant or has had children that are suffering in any way with mental health. This is also a must hear for partners of these individuals!

RESOURCES:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Ronnie Vehemente's Practice if you'd like her to be you therapist too!:
Email: ronnie@familyroomla.com
Website: https://www.familyroomla.com/

1. Some books to help: The Postpartum Anxiety Workbook, Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen Kleiman, etc.
2. Some phone numbers: 
   1. SAMHSA’s National Helpline 
      1. 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
      2. SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
   2. Postpartum Support International Website
      1. Help for mom, family and dad
      2. 1.800.944.4773
      3. Support groups
   3. NATIONAL CRISIS TEXT LINE: Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisis
   4. National Suicide Prevention Hotline and Website
      1. 1-800-273-8255

www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Call for yourself or someone you care about; free and confidential; network of more than 140 crisis centers nationwide; available 24/7