Resources for Moms
MomsOverMatter
MomsOverMatter: Free Health Information to Improve the Lives of New Mothers and their Families
Designed in consultation with physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and women who have recovered from postpartum depression and anxiety, MomsOverMatter is a free web application that delivers information regarding personalized treatment options for postpartum depression and related disorders based on user-generated responses to validated questionnaires.
Elle Psychotherapy
We are Elle Psychotherapy, a team of devoted experts who provide treatment and support to women with depression, anxiety, and other difficulties during pregnancy and the postpartum period. If you are struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety, or with your adjustment to pregnancy or new baby, our team of experienced, specialized, professionals can help.
BC’s Coping with Depression in Pregnancy and Following the Birth Self-Management Guide
This workbook has been contributed to HeretoHelp by our partners at the BC
Reproductive Mental Health Program of BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services. We highly recommend this resource for women wanting to learn self-help skills to prevent and manage depression during pregnancy and after birth. This resource includes basic information for women and their health care providers, as well as advice on getting help, making changes, and preventing relapse.
Women’s Health Concerns Clinic (WHCC)
The Women’s Health Concerns Clinic (WHCC) provides assessment, consultation and treatment for women 18 years of age or older who are experiencing emotional symptomsrelated to the reproductive milestones (i.e. menstrual cycle, pregnancy/postpartum, and menopause).
Managing postpartum depression: New moms isolated by coronavirus pandemic
Adjusting to parenthood after delivery is challenging under normal circumstances, let alone in the midst of a global pandemic. Concerns about exposure to COVID-19, combined with physical distancing recommendations, can worsen depression and decrease access to the resources, such as health care and social supports, that women typically use to build resilience and promote recovery. Despite these challenges, there are several steps women with postpartum depression can take to optimize their mental health and thrive in the face of COVID-19
Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) 2016 Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Adults with Major Depressive Disorder: Section 6. Special Populations: Youth, Women, and the Elderly
The Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) conducted a
revision of the 2009 guidelines by updating the evidence and recommendations. The scope of the 2016 guidelines remains the management of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults, with a target audience of psychiatrists and other mental health professionals.