RESOURCE LIST
The Next Step: “Stopping the Thief that Steals Motherhood”
2013 KAIMH Conference – Manhattan, KS
Katherine Mick, PhD, APRN
Newton, KS 316.259.9175
BOOKS:
Dunnewold, A.L. (1997). Evaluation and Treatment of Postpartum Emotional Disorders:
Practitioner’s Resource Series. Sarasota, FL: Professional Resource Press.
Feingold, S. (2013). Happy Endings, New Beginnings: Navigating Postpartum Disorders. Far
Hills, NJ: New Horizon Press.
Kendall-Tackett, K.A., & Kantor, G.K. (1993). Postpartum Depression: A Comprehensive
Approach for Nurses: Safe Series in Clinical Nursing Research. Newbury Park: Sage Publications.
Kleinman, K. (2009). Therapy and the Postpartum Woman: Notes on Healing Postpartum
Depression for Clinicians and the Women Who Seek Their Help. New York: Routledge Publications.
Miller, L.J. (Ed.) (1999). Postpartum Mood Disorders. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric
Press.
Murray, L., & Cooper, P.J. (Eds.) (1997). Postpartum Depression and Child Development. New
York: The Guilford Press.
Solchany, J.E. (2001). Promoting Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy: Theory, Practice &
Intervention. Seattle, WA: NCAST-AVENUW Publications.
Stone, S.D. (2008 ). Perinatal and Postpartum Mood Disorders: Perspectives and Treatment
Guide for the Health Care Practitioner. New York: Springer Publishing.
Wiegaartz, P., & Gyoerkoe, K. (2009). The Pregnancy & Postpartum Anxiety Workbook:
Practical Skills to Help You Overcome Anxiety, Worry, Panic Attacks, Obsessions, and Compulsions.
Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Press.
ORGANIZATIONS and WEBSITES:
Postpartum Support International
6706 SW 54th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97219
Website: postpartum.net
PSI Office Telephone: 503-894-9453
Fax: 503-894-9452
Support Helpline: 800.944.4PPD (4773)
The PSI Warmline is not a crisis hotline and does not
handle emergencies. People in crisis should call their physicians, their local emergency number or the National
Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
PSI - Chat with an Expert Wednesday Chats for Women and First Monday Chats for Men
Chat Number: 1-800-944-8766
Participant Code 33702
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Online PPD Support Group
http://postpartumdepression.yuku.com/
Offers online, moderated discussion forums about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
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National Women's Health Information Center
(800) 994-9662, www.womenshealth.gov
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MGH Women’s Mental Health Center
http://www.womensmentalhealth.org/
MedEdPPD
http://www.mededppd.org/mothers/
MedEdPPD.org, developed with the support of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH),
has a special section just for moms.
Infant Risk Center
http://www.infantrisk.com/
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Mental Health America
http://www.nmha.org/index.cfm?objectid=C7DF956C-1372-4D20-C88192E11CCAA8E4
A leading nonprofit on mental health, this links to their postpartum depression fact sheet.
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Maternal & Child Health Library (MCH)
www.mchlibrary.info
The MCH Library, compiled by Georgetown University, houses a collection of historical
documents and reports related to maternal and child health in the United States and health
services for children and families.
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Motherisk
http://www.motherisk.org/women/index.jsp
Motherisk provides evidence-based information and guidance about the safety or risk to the
developing fetus or infant, of maternal exposure to drugs, chemicals, diseases, radiation and
environmental agents. This is a link to information about medication taken during pregnancy
and while breastfeeding and how it may impact the baby.
Postpartum Dads Project
http://postpartumdadsproject.org
An informational site focusing on what men experience when their partners have perinatal
mood/anxiety disorders. Offers stories from real dads as well as advice on how to help your
partner.
Boot Camp for New Dads
http://www.bcnd.org
Boot Camp for New Dads is a unique father-to-father, community-based workshop that inspires
and equips men to become confidently engaged with their infants, support their mates and
personally navigate their transformation into dads.
For Professionals:
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North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics & Gynecology (NASPOG)
http://www.naspog.org/
NASPOG is a society of researchers, clinicians, educators and scientists involved in women’s
mental health and healthcare. Formed in the 1960s as a collaboration among obstetrician
gynecologists, psychiatrists and psychologists, the society’s aim is to foster scholarly scientific
and clinical study of the biopsychosocial aspects of obstetric and gynecologic medicine.
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Marce Society
http://www.marcesociety.com/
The Marce Society promotes, facilitates and communicates about research into all aspects of the
mental health of women, their infants and partners around the time of childbirth. This involves a
broad range of research activities ranging from basic science to health services research.
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MedEdPPD
http://www.mededppd.org/default2.asp
MedEdPPD.org is a professional education, peer-reviewed Web site developed with the support
of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
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Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Women’s Mental Health Center Library
http://www.womensmentalhealth.org/library/
The MGH Library on Women’s Mental Health is a repository of useful information and
frequently referenced articles compiled into different specialty areas, including psychiatric
disorders during pregnancy and postpartum.
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Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
http://www.awhonn.org/awhonn
http://www.awhonn.org/awhonn/content.do?name=05_HealthPolicyLegislation/5B1d_PPD.htm
AWHONN’s section on postpartum depression includes information on legislative advocacy as
well as practice resources and a link to the organization’s position paper “The Role of the Nurse
in Postpartum Mood & Anxiety Disorders.”
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Mental Health America: Maternal Depression-Making a Difference Through Community
Action: A Planning Guide
http://www.nmha.org/go/maternal-depression
KANSAS:
Salina –
Kristina Freeland from Salina, operates a PPD support group
785-823-7400
817-501-2854
Wichita –
Sarah Post, at MHA (she is only accepting new clients with PPD.) 316-652-2590
SouthWest –
- Out of Great Bend the La Leche League: Ronda, 620-982-4344, Robin 620-653-4587,
and Terra 620-617-4403.
-In Liberal, La Leche 620-626-6670
-WIC breastfeeding education in Dodge City, 620-227-4540
-Area Mental Health Center, goes by income, 620-227-8566 (Dodge City), (620) 276-7689 (Garden City)
-Community Health Center, Jamie, does lactation counseling on a sliding scale: 620-275-2766
-Janet Colson, a parent educator at St. Catherine, 620-272-2222 http://www.zoominfo.com/p/JanetColson/1633392713 and http://finneycountyhelpdesk.org/showorg.help?objectID=225
ADD MORE KANSAS RESOURCES HERE:
OTHER BOOK RESOURCES:
Brazelton, T.B., & Greenspan, S. (2000). The Irreducible Needs of Children: What Every Child
Must Have to Grow, Learn, and Flourish. Cambridge, Mass.: Perseus.
Hine, D. (1999). The Baby Bond: How to Raise an Emotionally Healthy Child. Prescott, AR:
Cocoon Books.
Kelly, J.F., Zuckerman, T.G., Sandoval, D., & Buehlman, K. (2003). Promoting First Relationships:
A Curriculum For Service Providers to Help Parents and Other Caregivers Meet Young Children’s Social
and Emotional Needs. Seattle, WA: NCAST-AVENUW Publications.
Mackrain, M., & Bruce, N. (2009). Building Your Bounce: Simple Strategies for a Resilient You: A
Journal to Support Adult Resilience. Lewisville, NC: KPress.
Maldonado-Duran, J.M. (2002). Infant and Toddler Mental Health: Models of Clinical
Intervention With Infants and Their Families. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publishing.
Medina, J. (2010). brain rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to
Five. Seattle, WA: Pear Press.
Preston, J.D., O’Neal, J.H., & Talaga, M.C. (2010). Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for
Therapists: Sixth Edition. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
Sheridan, M.D. (2008). From Birth to Five Years: Children’s Developmental Progress (3rd Ed.).
New York: Routledge.
Sunderland, M. (2006). The Science of Parenting: Practical guidance on sleep, crying, play, and
building emotional well-being for life. New York: DK Publishing.
Williamson, G.G., & Anzalone, M.E. (2001). Sensory Integration and Self-Regulation in Infants
and Toddlers: Helping Very Young Children Interact with Their Environment. Washington DC: ZERO TO
THREE.
Zeanah, C. (Ed.) (2009). Handbook of Infant Mental Health, Third Edition. New York: The
Guilford Press.
ZERO TO THREE (2005). DC: 0-3R: Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and
Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood, Revised Edition. Washington, DC: ZERO TO
THREE.