MCH Program helps women with pregnancy-related depression
Pregnancy-related depression is the most common complication of pregnancy, affecting one of 10 new moms in Colorado. But women in a recently convened focus group did not want to call it depression. They preferred to talk about their symptoms and feelings of anxiety. “Unfortunately, there’s unwarranted stigma associated with the word ‘depression,’” said Lauren Bardin, maternal health specialist at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. “People expect new moms to be happy about having a new baby and work through any problems they encounter. Many feel guilty and isolated when they can’t, despite the fact that such depression is relatively common.” Read more.
CO Family Leadership Training Institute now accepting applications
Applications for the Class of 2016 are now being accepted. Who should apply? Parents, teen parents, grandparents, other family members, single people, young adults (age 15-19), veterans, fathers, foster parents, community members and others who wish to improve the lives of children and families in communities. Learn more and apply here.
CYSHCN section's Mallory Cyr featured in AMCHP
CYSHCN's Mallory Cyr was featured in AMCHP's Pulse newsletter. She wrote, "As a person who grew up with a life threatening illness and 'special health care needs,' I tend to live in the moment, not spend time focusing on regret. However, when given the time to reflect it can always be interesting to think what I might have done differently if given the opportunity. Here are some lessons learned from my 'If I knew then, what I now know' archives!" Read more.
Collective Impact Coordinator with Families Forward Resource Center
The Collective Impact Coordinator (CIC) will primarily be responsible for supporting the success of the Community Action Network (CAN) to reduce rates of African American Infant mortality in metro Denver using a Collective Impact approach. The CIC will also support the activities of the Far Northeast Health Alliance (FNHA) which is a community-based initiative to increase health and wellness in Denver’s Far Northeast neighborhoods, and which helped to start the CAN. Learn more about the position. Those who would like to apply should e-mail a cover letter and resume to dave@familiesforwardrc.org.
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