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Postpartum Support International Launches First Mobile App, Giving Quicker Access to Perinatal Mental Health Support, Free ResourcesConnect by PSI Available for Download in Apple and Google Play Stores PORTLAND, Ore., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Postpartum Support International today officially released its new mobile application, Connect by PSI. The app was developed as part of PSI's commitment to give all families the best start possible and to make support and free resources, related to perinatal mental health disorders (PMHD), easily accessible. The app aims to address the needs of the full spectrum of the perinatal mental health community: new parents, people experiencing a loss, healthcare professionals, and more. With the Connect by PSI app, available free in the App Store and Google Play Store, users gain access to a supportive community of peers and professionals, where they can get easy access to PSI's helpline and crisis assistance; connect with support groups to share experiences, receive guidance, and find solace in knowing they are not alone; a library of materials to help them learn about PMHDs; and much more. The app's welcome screen meets users with three simple choices: "I want to talk to someone;" "I want to learn more;" and "I want to connect with others." Each choice opens a menu of options and features to allow the user to quickly access on their phone or tablet what will be most helpful to them including:
One in five women and at least one in 10 men experience depression or anxiety during the perinatal period, which includes pregnancy, post-loss, and 12 months postpartum. PMHDs are the most frequent complications of childbearing, and they are also ranked among the top underlying causes of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. Although postpartum depression is commonly cited, other PMH disorders include anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and psychosis. They affect parents of every culture, age, income, gender, and race. For a parent suffering from a PMH disorder, there's nothing scarier than feeling alone, abandoned, or without help. Being able to access support is key to getting better and Connect by PSI will make that link easier. PSI offers coordination, comfort, and peer support, helping people find what they need online and in their communities. In addition to using Connect by PSI, parents can call the PSI Helpline for free support and resources at 1-800-944-4773 (English and Spanish), text "help" to 1-800-944-4773 (English) or 971-203-7773 (Spanish) or visit postpartum.net. All resources are free and no diagnosis is needed to get help. About Postpartum Support International View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/postpartum-support-international-launches-first-mobile-app-giving-quicker-access-to-perinatal-mental-health-support-free-resources-302116011.html SOURCE Postpartum Support International |