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Please join us for this free presentation

November 14th at 12:00 pm

Dr. Boothe will discuss the signs and symptoms of postpartum psychosis, as well as how to identify patients who are at risk. A review of current treatment recommendations and care concerns will be included in the presentation.

Emily Boothe, DO is board certified in Psychiatry and Lifestyle Medicine. She graduated from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013 and completed her residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in 2017. She has enjoyed working with the perinatal population since 2015. Following training she has provided a variety of psychiatric services in southern West Virginia, including inpatient and outpatient services with perinatal focus, as well as practicing in nursing home settings. She also recently began serving as co-chair for the Maternal Mental Health Advisory Council. Understanding the need for increased awareness and available services for the perinatal population in the state, she strives to advocate and educate for maternal and perinatal mental health.

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From HRSA:

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support, resources and referrals to any pregnant and postpartum mothers facing mental health challenges and their loved ones. The service is available via phone and text in English or Spanish.

Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) to connect with counselors at the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline.

Pregnancy and a new baby can bring a range of emotions. In fact, many women feel overwhelmed, sad, or anxious at different times during their pregnancy and even after the baby is born. For many women, these feelings go away on their own. But for some women, these emotions are more serious and may stay for months.

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline’s counselors provide real-time emotional support, encouragement, information, and referrals. Pregnant and postpartum women can get the help and resources they need when they need it.

Are you a new parent and feeling sad, worried, overwhelmed, or concerned that you aren’t good enough? You aren’t alone. You aren’t to blame. With help, you can feel better. Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) to connect with counselors at the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline. Learn more about the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline.

WEST VIRGINIA, March 8 — With the support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health, the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health will partner with agencies across the state to launch Weave West Virginia: Weaving Together Communities of Support for People Experiencing Substance Use and Domestic Violence.

Weave West Virginia addresses the oft-overlooked intersection of intimate partner violence and substance use disorder, particularly for pregnant and postpartum people. Intimate partner violence, including substance use coercion, is a major barrier to healthcare and social services that often prevents survivors from seeking support. This project will respond to the issue by building upon West Virginia’s existing statewide networks and training front-line providers on how to effectively serve this population.

In order to achieve its goals, the project will build on the leadership and expertise of partner agencies across West Virginia including the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ Bureau for Behavioral Health, the West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the West Virginia Perinatal Partnership, and the Marshall University Research Corporation’s West Virginia Behavioral Health Workforce and Health Equity Training Center, and the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health to increase access to and coordinate services between substance use disorder treatment services, domestic violence advocates, and healthcare providers.

“Weave West Virginia is a partnership deeply connected to West Virginians” said Dr. Jeffrey Coben, Interim Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. “Safety and support are crucial to the affected population and this initiative is an embodiment of West Virginia communities coming together to weave a strong, connected system of support where community is at the core.”

The need for integrated networks that address the needs of individuals experiencing both intimate partner violence and substance use disorder is by no means limited to West Virginia. Weave West Virginia’s learnings will provide a model for other states to improve the health of pregnant and postpartum people across the country.

Learn more about WVPP’s substance use disorder efforts by clicking here.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) launched a brand new Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-9-HELP4MOMS) – Now: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262).

This new hotline is confidential and toll-free and is designed for expecting and new moms experiencing mental health challenges.

The hotline is staffed with counselors available to provide mental health support.

Moms can call or text the hotline to connect with a counselor at no charge.

A range of services are available in English and Spanish, including brief interventions from trained counselors who are culturally and trauma-informed, as well as referrals to both community-based and telehealth providers, as needed.

(TTY Users can use their preferred relay service or dial 711 and then 1-833-943-5746 now: 1-833-852-6262.)

Find out more: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline