Events
Ongoing Events
POSTPARTUM SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL Announces Free OPEN FORUM Sessions every Wednesday for moms and first Mondays of the month for Dads Via 800 bridgeline.
Imagine the benefits of being able to talk with a PSI PPD expert about resources, symptoms, options and general information about perinatal mood disorders from the privacy of your own home. No need to arrange child care or transportation. No need to pre-register or give your name. Sessions are informational only and open to anyone with questions and concerns about themselves, a loved one, friend or family member. Limited to the first 15 callers.
Click here for the call schedule and access codes, or call PSI's main office at 1-800-944-4773 for further information.
Upcoming Events in Illinois
January 2012
The Path to Postpartum Emotional Wellness Workshop
The PPD Alliance of Illinois is offering a FREE workshop for pregnant and new moms.
Tuesday January 24th, 2012 from 7.00 - 8.30pm
3400 Dundee Road, Suite 245,
Northbrook
Call PPD IL Alliance director Dr. Sarah Allen on 847 791-7722 to register or for more information click here
January 2012
PSI Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care:
Winfield IL - January 26 and 27
Details can be found at:
or call PSI directly on 503-894-9453.
May 2012
Governor Quinn proclaims May as Perinatal Mood Disorders Awareness month in Illinois.
Please contact Dr. Sarah Allen if your hospital or center is doing any events to celebrate PPMD Awareness month.
If you know of any upcoming events relating to perinatal mood disorders in the Illinois area please contact Dr. Sarah Allen.
Professional Training for Perinatal Mood Disorders
Healthcare Alternative Systems (HAS) Postpartum Depression Program
Offers PPD educational workshops for healthcare and social service providers.
For more information please call Jennifer Novak, MS, LMFT, LPC, Program Manager – jnovak@hascares.org or 773-292-4242 (ext. 28)
UIC Perinatal Mental Health Project
Offers many different workshops.
Click here for a detailed discription of workshops offered or call them directly on
1-800-573-6121
Postpartum Support International
Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care:
Seattle, WA - September 14 and 15
Lexington, KY - March 3 and 4
Winfield IL - January 26 and 27
or call PSI directly on 503-894-9453.
Postpartum Support International Annual Conference
Seattle, Washington September 14-18th.
A detailed description of the conference can be found on the PSI website.
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Notice Board
Healthcare Alternative Systems H.A.S. is looking for volunteers to assist us with providing childcare during their Friday morning PPD support groups.
The groups are run out of the HAS facility at 1942 N California Ave, Chicago, 60647 on Fridays mornings from 10am - 12pm. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact either Jennifer Novak or our Case Manager, Marisol Vega at (773) 292-4242.
The Stress and Depression Laboratory (Dr. Jackie Gollan, Director) is conducting a research project using functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) to evaluate brain activation patterns for women of all ages with depression in comparison to women of all ages with no depression. Individuals who qualify for and complete the study will receive a total of $200 for their participation.
We seek individuals who:
1) Have given birth in the last 12 weeks
2) Are experiencing depression or sad mood
3) Are not taking medications for their depression
4) Will pass a drug test
5) Are between ages 22-39 years and right-handed
You will receive $200 after completing two visits: a clinical assessment and an fMRI scan. All assessments take place at the Northwestern University Asher Depression Center, Department of Psychiatry, and the Northwestern University Chicago Campus Center for Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Approved by Northwestern University IRB # 26954.
For more information, please contact us at 312-695-2200.
A brief Online Research Study needs first time mothers with a child between 4 months and 12 months old to complete an online questionnaire related to postpartum mental health.
Please visit the website below for more information.
