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From: Angela Baehr <angela.baehr@...>
To: ICAN <ICAN-online@yahoogroups.com>; ican-l <ICAN-L@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, 28 May 2008 11:02 am
Subject: [ICAN-L] Fwd: [HouBirth] Post Partum Depression Conference
I am so mad that I just found out about this...grrr........but in case anyone can find this to be useful....
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Angela B in the Houston area
Momma to Alora (11/2/01) c/s for malpositioning and ignorance
Zachary (12/1/04) c/s for um, well, my faulty belief system?
Benjamin (12/20/06) c/s again for malpositioning and rules and regs
Please send /forward this on to any groups you think would be interested....
22nd Annual PSI
International Maternal
Mental Health Conference
· June 4, 2008— June 7, 2008
· Hilton Americas Hotel*1600 Lamar, Houston, TX 77010
· For workshop agenda or to register, visit www.mhahouston.org or call 713-523-8963
EDUCATION, AWARENESS AND CHANGE
The tragic story of Andrea Yates, the Houston mother with postpartum depression who took the lives of her children, still resonates in Houston and in communities across the nation. Using this catastrophic event as a catalyst for education, awareness and change, the Women's Mental Health Initiative at Mental Health America of Greater Houston and Postpartum Support International brings the 22nd Annual PSI International Maternal Mental Health Conference to Houston, Texas.
PRESENTATIONS AND TRAININGS
The conference, scheduled for June 4-7 in Houston, Texas will examine issues in maternal mental health and various systems involved from a biomedical, psychological, familial, cultural, legal, governmental, and academic standpoint. Presentations and trainings from a variety of experts from the U.S. and Canada will arm attendees with current best practices, treatment strategies and awareness tools to help them address the pre- and post-natal wellness needs of mothers in order to prevent tragedy and loss for mothers and families in every community.
The conference, scheduled for June 4-7 in Houston, Texas will examine issues in maternal mental health and various systems involved from a biomedical, psychological, familial, cultural, legal, governmental, and academic standpoint. Presentations and trainings from a variety of experts from the U.S. and Canada will arm attendees with current best practices, treatment strategies and awareness tools to help them address the pre- and post-natal wellness needs of mothers in order to prevent tragedy and loss for mothers and families in every community.
LEADING EXPERTS
Some of the top U.S. experts participating in the conference include Dr. Thomas Hale, international lecturer and author of the top selling drug reference manual Medications and Mothers' Milk; Dr. Ann Dunnewold, psychologist and national media expert on motherhood and mental health; Dr. Lucy Puryear, psychiatrist and author; Dr. Margaret Howard, Director of the Women & Infants Day Hospital for Post Partum Depression in Providence, Rhode Island; and George Parnham, criminal defense attorney for Andrea Yates.
BANQUET AND KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Valerie Plame Wilson, bestselling author and former CIA operative will also participate by sharing her story of postpartum depression and recovery at an evening banquet on June 6. Individual tickets are available to this event.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Mental health and medical professionals, including physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, doulas, pediatricians, psychiatrists, counselors, social workers, psychologists as well as health and mental health para-professionals, advocates and family members are encouraged to attend.
Mental health and medical professionals, including physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, doulas, pediatricians, psychiatrists, counselors, social workers, psychologists as well as health and mental health para-professionals, advocates and family members are encouraged to attend.
The Menninger Clinic is partnering with the conference to provide professional continuing education credits to attendees.
For more information, a workshop agenda, or to register for the 22nd Annual PSI International Maternal Mental Health Conference visit the Mental Health America of Greater Houston website at www.mhahouston.org or call 713-523-8963.
Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food.
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Angela B in the Houston area
Momma to Alora (11/2/01) c/s for malpositioning and ignorance
Zachary (12/1/04) c/s for um, well, my faulty belief system?
Benjamin (12/20/06) c/s again for malpositioning and rules and regs
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