Climb Out of the Darkness is an annual charity event committed to bring people together, united, to honor the struggle to overcome Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Each year money is raised to support mothers all over the world who experience maternal mental health issues.
According to WHO (World Heath Organization), worldwide, about 10% of pregnant women and 13% of women who have just given birth experience a mental disorder, primarily depression. In developing countries this is even higher, i.e. 15.6% during pregnancy and 19.8% after child birth. It is also important to recognize that fathers and partners also experience these mood disorders and are impacted as well. As a doula, I have been trained to recognize the signs of postpartum depression and other mood disorders, but I also experienced it myself when I became a mother nine years ago.
Usually, walks or "climbs" are hosted throughout communities to support ongoing fundraising efforts, but due to COVID-19, our local event at Pullen Park was cancelled and moved to a virtual platform. Today, as the world raises money to continue to help individuals, families and businesses who have been greatly impacted by COVID-19, I want to invite you to share your own story and make a donation to support those who are also impacted by mental illness. Any amount is greatly appreciated.
According to WHO (World Heath Organization), worldwide, about 10% of pregnant women and 13% of women who have just given birth experience a mental disorder, primarily depression. In developing countries this is even higher, i.e. 15.6% during pregnancy and 19.8% after child birth. It is also important to recognize that fathers and partners also experience these mood disorders and are impacted as well. As a doula, I have been trained to recognize the signs of postpartum depression and other mood disorders, but I also experienced it myself when I became a mother nine years ago.
Usually, walks or "climbs" are hosted throughout communities to support ongoing fundraising efforts, but due to COVID-19, our local event at Pullen Park was cancelled and moved to a virtual platform. Today, as the world raises money to continue to help individuals, families and businesses who have been greatly impacted by COVID-19, I want to invite you to share your own story and make a donation to support those who are also impacted by mental illness. Any amount is greatly appreciated.
To read my own story of overcoming postpartum anxiety, click here. For more information on how to support mothers and families impacted by mental illness, please visit Postpartum Support International or join the conversation over on the PSI-NC Chapter on Facebook.
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