Climb Out Topeka

03/20/2024

This is why access to mental health is so overwhelmingly important for mommas and for the entire family that they come with. ♥️

"Mental health support for pregnant women reduces the incidence of postpartum depression and anxiety by more than 70%, a new study found.

The results from a large clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health indicate that an anxiety intervention given to pregnant women in Pakistan "significantly reduced the likelihood of the women developing moderate-to-severe anxiety, depression or both six weeks after birth."

Read the full article (IG Link in Bio): https://www.phillyvoice.com/mental-health-pregnancy-postpartum-depression-anxiety/?emci=73647ffe-d3d7-ee11-85f9-002248223794&emdi=25275560-dcd7-ee11-85f9-002248223794&ceid=8672379

12/16/2023

Dear mom who survived a PMAD, you're a survivor. You're a queen. 👑 We're so proud of you!!

12/16/2023

Great news!! But... when in the world does a new parent have time to work out?! 🤔

We're so glad the article pointed this out:
“Exercise is not a treatment for moderate to severe postpartum depression or anxiety,”[Dr. Eynav Accortt, PhD] told Healthline.

“When people tout this claim as if you don’t even need your antidepressants, you don’t need to go to psychotherapy, all you got to do is exercise, that’s really a simplified and actually dangerous approach.” 👏👏👏👏👏

Read the full article here (IG Link in Bio):
https://www.healthline.com/.../exercise-helps-treat...

09/29/2023

IMPORTANT:
This event is now a VIRTUAL
event only for 2023!

08/15/2023

Save the date and Join Team Topeka in raising awareness for the mental health of new families in our community.
Climb Out of the Darkness is the world's largest event raising funds and awareness for the mental health of new families, and is operated by Postpartum Support International (PSI). PSI provides direct support to families, trains professionals, and provides a bridge to connect them. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are the most common complication of pregnancy and childbirth, affecting 1 in 7 mothers and 1 in 10 fathers.
Let's get together! Climb Out of the Darkness brings communities together to shine a light on a darkness we often don't speak about. We share stories of hope and celebrate recovery as we gather together to raise awareness, give a voice to those who no longer have one, and walk together to symbolize our 'Climb' Out of the Darkness. Climb events are part community connection / part fundraiser for survivors, providers, and members of the community to give and received much-needed support.
https://www.classy.org/team/514608
- Please share this page generously!

07/28/2023

07/27/2023

Save the date and Join Team Topeka in raising awareness for the mental health of new families in our community.

Climb Out of the Darkness is the world's largest event raising funds and awareness for the mental health of new families, and is operated by Postpartum Support International (PSI). PSI provides direct support to families, trains professionals, and provides a bridge to connect them. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are the most common complication of pregnancy and childbirth, affecting 1 in 7 mothers and 1 in 10 fathers.

Let's get together! Climb Out of the Darkness brings communities together to shine a light on a darkness we often don't speak about. We share stories of hope and celebrate recovery as we gather together to raise awareness, give a voice to those who no longer have one, and walk together to symbolize our 'Climb' Out of the Darkness. Climb events are part community connection / part fundraiser for survivors, providers, and members of the community to give and received much-needed support.

https://www.classy.org/team/514608

- Please share this page generously!