
ERA’s Favorite Resources & Links
Perinatal & Reproductive Mental Health Resources
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Postpartum Support International
PSI provides direct support to families, professional training, and a bridge between the two. There are fact sheets about various perinatal mental health disorders, as well as links to state chapters, area providers, and online support groups.
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Moms Mental Health Initiative
MMHI is a fantastic Milwaukee area resource. Their mission is to help moms navigate perinatal mood and anxiety disorders by sharing information, connecting them to resources, and providing peer-driven support. They do also offer a closed online support group. If you’re in the Southeast Wisconsin area and looking for resources - this should be your first stop.
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The PERISCOPE Project
The Periscope Project is a free resource for health care providers caring for pregnant and postpartum women who are struggling with mental health or substance use disorders. If your doc isn’t sure about prescribing meds for you or wants to consult with a perinatal specific psychiatrist - this is the place to connect them to.
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American Society for Reproductive Medicine
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RESOLVE
The National Infertility Association
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Postpartum Plan
Download our free postpartum plan. Use these questions to initiate conversations with your co-parent or other supports.
Trauma Resources
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Insight Timer
This is the app Emily uses for mindfulness and meditations. They have a huge free library of tracks to listen to, as well as a paid membership. I highly recommend using this or another similar app. Studies show that even 5-7 minutes a day can have a profound impact!
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International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies has information and pamphlets about traumatic stress and how to heal. They also have a blog and information for both adult and child survivors of trauma.
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How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime
This is a really wonderful Ted Talk from Nadine Burke Harris, the Surgeon General for California. She talks about the landmark ACES study and how it affects our health outcomes for the entire lifespan.
Mindfulness Resources
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Insight Timer
This is the app Emily uses for mindfulness and meditations. They have a huge free library of tracks to listen to, as well as a paid membership. I highly recommend using this or another similar app. Studies show that even 5-7 minutes a day can have a profound impact!
Anxiety & OCD Resources
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International OCD Foundation
This website hosts the best and most comprehensive information on all things OCD.
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The OCD Stories
Great podcast series about people's experiences with OCD and therapists treating OCD.
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Exposure and Response Prevention: Facing Fears, Finding Freedom
An in depth article all about ERP and how/why it is evidence based and the gold standard for OCD.
Couples Resources
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The Gottman Institute
The go-to organization for all things couples. The Gottmans are a husband and wife team who have dedicated their lives to researching relationships and how to make them successful. Jeni has been trained by the Gottman Insititute in their method for couples therapy.
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The Card Decks App
I mean, we just said the Gottmans are the go-to… so this is from them too! Download this app on your phone to spark some conversations with your partner. Topics range from tame to downright spicy!