The role of Postpartum Support International in helping perinatal families.
The role of grassroots organizations in supporting new mothers is reviewed. Postpartum Support International is an organization that links pregnant and new families with mental health resources and is a key advocate for mental health services for childbearing women.
Honikman
Jane Israel
JI
Postpartum Support International, Santa Barbara, CA, USA. jhonikman@earthlink.com
D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D019052:Depression, Postpartum / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006379:Helping Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D007390:International Agencies / Q000458:organization & administration*; D020407:Internet; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011057:Politics; D011181:Postnatal Care / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D049590:Postpartum Period / Q000523:psychology; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012657:Self-Help Groups / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012944:Social Support