What if the
"happiest time of your life"
doesn't feel so happy?
Pregnancy and childbirth bring on so many emotions—joy, excitement and worry. But for many mothers, they also bring feelings of sadness, fear, hopelessness, anxiety, and guilt. If you're experiencing these or other unwanted feelings, there are two things you should know...
You’re not alone.
Help is here.
Moving Beyond Depression
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Perinatal Depression, or postpartum depression, is the most common complication of pregnancy and childbirth, affecting as many as 1 in 5 mothers. It can occur any time during pregnancy and up to one year after childbirth. ​
This is not “just the baby blues.” It is a common medical condition that greatly improves with treatment. We're here to help.
Therapy in the comfort
of your home
Moving Beyond Depression is a free depression treatment series for mothers participating in home visiting programs. In the comfort and convenience of home, you’ll receive 16 weekly sessions. The therapist will work with you to come up with your own goals for therapy. She’ll listen to how you’ve been feeling and help you learn new ways to manage and overcome difficult feelings.
What does depression look and feel like?
Perinatal Depression will look and feel different for everyone but these are some common symptoms:
Feeling sad, hopeless, worthless
Problems with sleep or appetite
Feelings of guilt
Trouble with daily tasks, low energy
Unexplained irritability or anger
Constant worry about your baby
Disturbing, scary thoughts
After completing MBD
mothers often feel...
More satisfaction as a parent
Brighter mood, more energy
Improved sleep
Improved skills to cope with stress
More confidence in dealing with life's challenges
Improved relationships
Improved functioning at home, work and school
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How do I get started?
Moving Beyond Depression is designed to go hand-in-hand with other home visiting programs. We partner with programs such as Nurse-Family Partnership, Parents As Teachers and Early Head Start to get moms who are experiencing depression the support they need to start feeling better!
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Talk to your home visitor about how you're feeling. She will complete a quick mental health screening. If the results show you could benefit from this free counselling, she'll make a referral to Moving Beyond Depression. The MBD Therapist will set up an appointment to meet in the comfort of your home. Your home visitor is welcome to be there if that’s makes you more comfortable. If the program is the right fit for you, we’ll get you started!
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If you're not involved with a home visiting program right now but feel like you can benefit from Moving Beyond Depression, contact us directly below.