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Addressing the need for integrated mental health care for pregnant and postpartum women and girls in #SouthAfrica #maternal #mentalhealth #maternalMHmatters

Cape Town, South Africa Katılım Nisan 2011
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Meet our new intern, Faith Leslie ! Faith has joined us as part of an internship exchange facilitated by the @cieestudyabroad. She is currently a fourth-year student at the University of Virginia where she is double majoring in Global Public Health and English Literature.
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We are excited to share a free CPD course “Self-care for Healthcare", co-created by the PMHP and @adsaorgza It is a practical, self-paced course that supports the mental health and well-being of all healthcare providers in SA – including students. adsa.org.za/student-regist…
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Calling all healthcare workers in South Africa. We’re developing a practical training programme to support the mental health and well-being of healthcare workers in SA, including students. To make this training as applicable and practical as possible, we’d love your input
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We’re excited to share our 2024 Annual Report! It’s been another busy (and beautifully productive) year for our team. This year, we’ve published it as a flipbook – heyzine.com/flip-book/44e3… A massive thank you to our incredible collaborators, supporters, and friends.
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Simone Honikman, is currently in Bengalaru, India to attend the World Congress on Women’s Health, hosted by the @iawmh. She attended a pre-conference workshop led by Dr. Alexis Palfreyman, on providing holistic, user-led support for survivors of violence in low-resource settings.
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From 22-26 January 2025, our Teaching and Training Coordinator, Dr Estelle (Strydom) Venter, travelled to London,for the @adsaorgza capacity exchange with @NutritionSoc, supported by a @THETlinks grant. This initiative aims to strengthen the mental wellbeing healthcare workers.
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As part of the Community Health Intervention through Musical Engagement (CHIME) kick-off, Simone Honikman and Lungiswa Nonki, visited Pirang, The Gambia. Kanyaleng women, who support reproductive health, showcase how they integrate mental health songs into their work.@CHIMEforPMH
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Empowering Social Workers: PMHP’s Reach in Khayelitsha We were thrilled to collaborate with clinical psychologists, Zareena Parker and Clinton Abrahams, in delivering training to social workers at Empilweni NGO in Khayelitsha. perinatalmentalhealth.wordpress.com/2025/01/21/men…
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In December 2024, PMHP director was invited to be interviewed on @CapeTalk. The discussion highlighted obstetric violence (OV) as a critical form of gender-based violence and its impact on women's rights during childbirth. Listen to the interview here: omny.fm/shows/mid-morn…
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As we step into #2025, we reflect on the past year with pride and gratitude. Your support has helped us advocate for #maternal #mentalhealth and ensure that more #women receive the compassion they deserve during #pregnancy and beyond. This year, we remain steadfast in our vision.
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As we head into the holiday season, we want to thank YOU—our supporters, followers, and collaborators—for being a part of this work. Your engagement fuels our passion and impact. 📩Check out our last newsletter of the year: mailchi.mp/609fe27a1021/p… #maternalMHmatters
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Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) refers to humane and dignified treatment of pregnant and birthing people during and after pregnancy. The recently updated National Maternal and Perinatal Care Guidelines are available on the Knowledge Hub knowledgehub.health.gov.za/elibrary/natio… #16DaysOfActivism
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Gender-based violence (GBV) is a serious issue in South Africa, deeply affecting women’s health. In maternal care, Obstetric Violence is a hidden form of GBV. This #16DaysOfActivism, the PMHP calls for attention to Obstetric Violence as a violation of women’s rights and dignity.
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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global call to end violence against women and children. Alongside partners like Embrace, we address obstetric violence—mistreatment during childbirth, recognised by the UN as a form of GBV.
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📢 Register Today! The UCT Faculty of Health Sciences Continuing Education Unit (CEU) presents a 5-day Trauma-Informed Practice Short Course. health.uct.ac.za/continuing-edu…
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