June 4 | 10:30am – 12:00pm Learn about the range of maternal mental health disorders, the prevalence, signs, and symptoms, as well as recommended treatment options, at Maternal Mental Health 101 — a complimentary webinar hosted by 2020 Mom and presented by Postpartum Support International. Join …
#WalkTheBlueDot
Saturday, May 30 Join The Blue Dot Project on Saturday, May 30th for #WalkTheBlueDot — a virtual culminating event wrapping up Maternal Mental Health Awareness month. Virtual means you choose your own course, what time you start, and whether you run …
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Nearly three months after the COVID-19 crisis uprooted our daily lives, we are all still grappling with ongoing changes. Whether young, not-so-young, sheltered in place, or on the front lines as essential workers, like …
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 8 Maternal depression is a common experience of women in the United States, affecting more of our mothers than gestational diabetes and preeclampsia combined. Here in Monterey County, an estimated 1,000 women annually experience …
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
Making Over Motherhood May 4 – 8 During this difficult time, daily life looks very different for most. Many moms are feeling more overwhelmed, confused, and lonely than ever before — especially those that are pregnant or have newborns. Maternal …
Mental Health During COVID-19
Help is Here Almost two months into the COVID-19 precautions, and many of us are grappling with the changes, whether we are very young or not-so-young, sheltered in place or on the front lines as essential workers, like early childhood …
Infant Family Early Childhood Mental Health Initiative
Relationships Matter Deeply We know that mental health is key to a child’s success. At this month’s Monterey County Children’s Council (MCCC) General Assembly, Francine Rodd presented how First 5 Monterey County equips professionals serving children 0-5 and their families …
Panetta Supports MMH
Last month, the federal budget bill funding a Maternal Mental Health interagency Task Force was signed. Bright Beginnings’ would like to thank Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) for signing on to the “Dear Colleague Letter” requesting budget appropriations for a Maternal Mental Health interagency …
2020 Mom Annual Forum Webcast | February 12-13
The Monterey County Maternal Mental Health Task Force invites you to watch the simultaneous webcast of the 2020 Mom Annual Forum on February 12 – 13 across Monterey County! The Forum is two full days packed with speakers representing some …
Opportunities to Influence Mental Health
Monterey County Behavioral Health is launching its community engagement process to help ensure ample local voices shape the Mental Health Services Act 3-Year Program and Expenditure Plan for Fiscal Year’s 2021-2023. Below you’ll find 10 upcoming in-person opportunities to Monterey County …