What’s Happening in May: Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month
A big month in the maternal mental health field is here! To help you stay informed, we have curated this newsletter to share the conferences & events, webinars & trainings, awareness campaigns, and more happening in May: Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.
Conferences & Events
Navigating Practice in Today’s World: Advocating for All
April 30-May 2
Virtual
Hosted by the National Association of Perinatal Social Workers (NAPSW)
Legal & Ethical Considerations in Perinatal Mental Health Conference: Assisted Reproductive Technology
May 1-2
Virtual
Hosted by Maternal Mental Health Now
Monarch: From Cocoon to Crown, a Virtual Summit for Military Moms
May 1-3
Virtual and free
Hosted by The Military Mom Collective
Our Executive Director, Adrienne Griffen, MPP, will be speaking
National Council for Mental Wellbeing Annual Conference
May 5-7
Philadelphia, PA
Hosted by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing Annual Conference
2025 Maternal Mental Health Forum en Español
May 5-9
Virtual and free
Hosted by Postpartum Support International
Mission: Motherhood Maternal Mental Health Conference
May 7-8
Fort Wayne, IN
Hosted by Mission: Motherhood
Beyond the Bump: Perinatal Mini Conference
May 9, 9am-2:30pm EST
Bethesda, MD or Virtual
Hosted by Arbit Counseling
Mom Congress 2025: Uniting for Stronger Moms, Healthier Futures
May 14-16
Washington, D.C.
Hosted by Mom Congress
Perinatal Choices and Challenges Conference
May 14-16
Atlanta, GA
Hosted by the National Perinatal Association
ACOG’s Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting: Powered by Purpose
May 16-18
Minneapolis, MN
Hosted by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
APA Annual Meeting
May 17-21
Los Angeles, CA or virtual
Hosted by the American Psychiatric Association
Check out more upcoming conferences in 2025!
Webinars & Trainings
Upcoming Perinatal Mental Health Trainings
May-July 2025
In-person and virtual
English and Spanish
Hosted by Postpartum Support International
Psychiatric Medication in Pregnancy and Lactation: What Can Women Take?
May 6
Virtual
Hosted by Anxiety and Depression Association of America and led by Dr. Barbara Byers, MD, MPH
Reducing Suicide Risk Through Primary Care
May 8
Virtual
Hosted by Shatterproof
Congressional Briefing: 2025 Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards
May 15
Virtual
Hosted by the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health
Advocacy 101: All You Need to Know to be an Effective Advocate
May 21
Virtual
Hosted by the North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynecology (NASPOG)
Our Executive Director, Adrienne Griffen, MPP, will be speaking
The Perinatal Period and Disabilities 101
May 30
Virtual
Hosted by the National Association of Perinatal Social Workers (NAPSW)
Social Media Awareness Campaigns
Maternal Mental Health Month 2025
May 1-31
Hosted by Postpartum Support International
Postpartum Psychosis Awareness Day
May 2
Hosted by PPP Awareness Day
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
May 5-11
Hosted by The Blue Dot Project
World Maternal Mental Health Day
May 7
New! Maternal Mental Health Visual Dashboard and State Profiles
This new resource was recently launched by the University of Michigan Medical School Perinatal Mental Health Services and Policy Program. Check out their:
Health Affairs forefront piece: We Need Maternal Mental Health Data Systems That Leverage Existing Data And Platform
Call for Guests: “So Glad You Asked” Podcast
The podcast, "So Glad You Asked with Dr. Ruta Nonacs," is seeking questions about mental health in motherhood to answer on air. No question is too small. No topic is off-limits. You may choose to remain anonymous on the podcast. Learn More
MMHLA Resources
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