The Ohio Perinatal Mental Health Task Force, hosted and managed by the POEM Program of Mental Health America of Ohio, presents Perinatal Mental Health: A Guide to Compassionate Care. This training was designed for any Ohio provider involved in the care of moms and birthing persons. Register for one of the 4 available sessions at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/8QKlDLDPRfqjKJQQhWnRmw#/registration Friday, April 11th, 10-11:30A Friday, April 25th, 10-11:30A Friday, May 16th, 10-11:30A Friday, June 20th, 10-11:30A *May 30th training has been cancelled and rescheduled for June 20th from 10-11:30 am Feel free to reach out to POEM Education Manager, Raquel Williams at rwilliams@mhaohio.org with any questions. (fb)

As Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we're honored to share the deeply personal story of POEM Peer Mentor, Spencer Huffman, who bravely invited us to share her story. “I keep seeing posts about maternal mental health month and I wear my PMDD as a badge of honor! I am so thankful for POEM volunteers and the amazing, brave mamas we get to support, but it also doesn’t feel authentic to only post on social media about this (for me). — I remember taking selfies when my daughter was born in late 2020 and wanting her so badly while also feeling so unhappy all at the same time. The constant anxiety, sleep deprivation and sound/touch overwhelm. The isolation and the pandemic. It was hell. It’s still so hard to think about those early months. I feel bad for not missing it, but then again, I don’t feel bad as well. I’m glad I grew through it and I’m a stronger person for it, but it’s so hard to feel like people who don’t experience really understand it.” We share Spencer’s story to remind you: you are not alone. These conversations matter. By speaking our truths, we create space for healing, connection, and hope. And we’re here, always, to support you. 💙 You matter and you deserve support. Email or call for help here: Central Ohio: 614-315-8989 Dayton: 937-660-9220 or fill out our referral form at the 🔗 in bio. #Weare1in5 @TheBlueDotPrj (fb)