Da Costa Lab

The Da Costa Lab (@DCLab_RI_MUHC) based at the Research Institute for McGill University Health Centre is currently recruiting for a study on the mental health needs of veteran women in Canada. Click here to learn more. empower-wvets.ca

Today is World Maternal Mental Health Day ❤️🪻🤱🌞 Wishing all the moms out there a wonderful day today

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Happy World Mental Health Day! Take a moment to have a mental health check in with your loved ones today. Let's break the stigma and embrace how important wellbeing is 🫶🌎☀️🪻

The risk of depression is 42% higher among children who were exposed to paternal depression compared to those who were not! Le risque de dépression est 42 % plus élevé chez les enfants exposés à la dépression paternelle que chez ceux qui ne l'ont pas été !

💜 Join us for a meet-up and share experiences with mums who have experienced postpartum psychosis. 🔗 Find the latest locations and dates here: app-network.org/peer-support Artwork from an APP workshop

Coming up on August 29th, 12-1pm ET! Learn from 3 experts who will share research, clinical practice, and personal experience with birth trauma and its intersection with #maternalmentalhealth. Register here: hubs.la/Q01-R9VR0.

Postpartum psychosis is a severe illness that can occur after birth. If a new mum seems strange, help make an urgent appointment with their Doctor, Midwife or call 111. If you think there is imminent danger, call 999. With help they will recover. #MumWatch

Why is laughter so important? See below! 👇🏼😆 Pourquoi est-ce que le rire est si important? Lisez ci-dessous👇🏼😆

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for our Birth Trauma & Maternal Mental Health Webinar! Learn from 3 experts who will share research, clinical practice, and personal experience with birth trauma and its intersection with maternal mental health. Register TODAY! hubs.la/Q01-QMl20

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Check out 10 Tips for Being a Great Dad. #Dadication #fatherhoodgov #fatherhood #ConnectingDad

Here is a roundup of this week’s conferences, webinars, and trainings for home visitors and others who work with pregnant people and families with little ones. #UpcomingEvents #LosAngeles welcomebaby.labestbabies.org/upcoming-event…

APP dads and co-parents café group 8-9pm, third Wednesday of each month on Zoom Joining link: bit.ly/PARTNERMEET If you would like further details for yourself or someone you feel would like to be part of this, please email Simon: simon@app-network.org

Did you hear we have a new fact sheet? Find evidence-based information in our new Infant Feeding & Parental Mental Health Fact Sheet >>> hubs.la/Q01ZMXLN0 #breastfeedingawarenessmonth2023 #BFAM2023 #maternalmentalhealth #perinatalmentalhealth #infantfeeding #breastfeeding

There are add'l risk factors when it comes to #maternalmentalhealth for different populations. Our webinar series will educate about the intersection of MMH and birth trauma, pregnancy & infant loss, pregnant ppl w/ disabilities, and military families. >>> tinyurl.com/MMHLAwebinars

New mum seems strange? Seek help. It could be postpartum psychosis (PP), a treatable medical emergency. Help make an urgent appointment with their doctor, midwife, health visitor or call 111. If you think there is imminent danger, call 999. With help they will recover.

Will you be taking part in this year’s Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK? Theme: Breaking Cultural Barriers This is not only essential for the well-being of individual mothers but also for building healthier communities and promoting positive outcomes for future generations.  #BMMHW23

Mothers' favorable perceptions of coparenting with low-income nonresident dads was associated with increased father involvement AND kids feeling closer to their dads. Check out the full article here journals.sagepub.com/eprint/IH22FCW… @FISOnline