Maternal Mental Health Conference

2701 Spring Street,Fort Wayne IN 46808

03 May, 2023

Description

In collaboration the Allen County Drug and Alcohol Consortium and the Center for Integrated Public Health Education and Research at University of Saint Francis, Mission: Motherhood is proud to host the first regional Maternal Mental Health Conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana on World Maternal Mental Health Day, Wednesday May 3rd. The Maternal Mental Health Conference will take place on the University of Saint Francis campus and is open for all local healthcare providers and organizations with programming specific to maternal health. We understand that maternal mental health is a complex issue and are committed to opening conversations on all touch points to deepen understanding and compassion in service to all mothers, no matter their journey. We are better together. The conference is dedicated to educating our providers in the community and region regarding the importance of screening, the impact of the mother(caregiver)/child dyad, access to maternal mental health support and recovery options for mothers with substance use disorders – to name a few of the topics for the event. We are proud to welcome national, state, and local resources to the conference to enhance theses conversation in all aspects. More coming soon! National: Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance Academy of Perinatal Harm Reduction State: Indiana State Pregnancy Promise Indiana Diaper Bank Regional: Muncie Maternal Mental Health Coalition We will conclude the conference with an evening screening of the documentary, Dark Side of the Full Moon followed by a Q&A with Jennifer Silliman, the film's co-creator, and a survivor's panel. R