World Maternal Mental Health Day
Wednesday 1 May 2024
Events
24th – 26th April
BIPOC – ONLY PMH Trainings
The Champion Programme is a grassroots dynamic initiative designed to amplify the reach and impact of the BIPOC-Only Perinatal Mental Health Training
Register here
Organised by PSI Arizona, Arizona, USA
29 April
PADA – Hononga/Connection – 12.00pm – 1.00pm
Online connection session: As a sector, it is important for us to connect and support each other so please join us for this online connection session to share what you are working on with others and understand how we can all help each other to keep pushing forward in our critical supportive roles
RSVP here
Organised by PADA, New Zealand
Presentation – Libere Di Scegliere Se E Come Avere Figli – 5.30pm
Join members of the Società Marce Italiana as they host an exciting presentation with health professionals, mothers, partners and families to tackle the delicate issue of perinatal mental health.
Join here
Organised by Società Marce Italiana, Italy
30 April
Presentation – “As A Mother I Only Had Milk” – 5.30pm
A special reading in collaboration with @happymumproject_italia about a sincere and courageous journey through motherhood, with a bit of irony.
Join here
Organised by Società Marce Italiana, Italy
April – May
The APP Challenge – Miles For Mums & Babies
Take on the Miles For Mums & Babies Challenge this April/May for Maternal Mental Health Awareness
Get involved here
Organised by Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP), UK
Webinar – I’ll Be A Mom
During a short but very informative meeting, 280 Days will introduce you to hoe chat bot works and will tour the route of a free pregnancy.
Watch here
Organised by 280 Days, Ukraine
Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaboration
3rd Annual Flora’s Walk for Perinatal Mental Health. With over 40 walks taking place across Canada
Find your nearest walk or donate here
Organised by CPMHC, Canada
1 May
We Care About The Mother
Organised walking events in 25 cities celebrating WMMHD to raise awareness, reduce the stigma associated with Maternal Mental Health, and help bring mothers and families together.
Find out more here
Organised by Postpartum depression prevention project “We care about the mother”, Lithuania
Twitter Space
Discussing maternal mental health and wellness with healthcare professionals.
Join here
Organised by Coalition Action for Preventative Mental Health, Kenya
29 April – 3 May
Spanish Maternal Mental Health Forum – Let’s Make Perinatal Mental Health Universal
The forum will bring together more than 20 Spanish- speaking perinatal professionals, providers and survivors from around the world to continue to educate and raise awareness about the importance of mental health care.
Register for free here
Organised by Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Colour, Mexico
3 May
PADA Cultural Series – Auckland 9.00am – 3.30pm
Cultural awareness seminar for people working in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting. Midwives can attract continuing education hours. These seminars provide professional development for those supporting families affected by anxiety or depression related to pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. When participants leave each seminar, they will better understand how these topics impact families, and strengthen their knowledge and skills to help improve perinatal outcomes – 9.00am – 3.30pm
Get tickets here
Organised by PADA, New Zealand
Out Of The Blue – Why mental and physical health matters to perinatal and postpartum health
Presentation providing information, insight, resources, and strategies for new parents regarding perinatal and postpartum mood disorders. Perinatal mood disorders affect 1 in 5 new mothers and 1 in 10 fathers. It has a ripple effect within the family and community
RSVP here
Organised by The Central Florida Postpartum Alliance, Florida, USA
Mommi, USA
Digital wellness platform
Join and more information here
Organised and founded by Anjali Srivastava MD, MBA and Jessica Gaulton MD, MPH USA
May is Maternal Mental Health Month
Help spread awareness of MMH and normalise both the highs and lows of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. Get involved by sharing quotes, snippets of your story, brief experiences, etc that will be used on CFLPA FB page and posted anonymously.
Share here
Organised by The Central Florida Postpartum Alliance, Florida, USA
Information Session
Taking place in the hospital auditorium between 9-10am. There will be information booths available throughout the day
Organised by Sidra Medicine, Qatar
Free Virtual Event
Meditation and yoga sessions, followed by interesting discussions with two perinatal psychiatrists and a women’s mental health advocate.
Register here
Organised by The Canadian Alliance for Maternal Mental Health, Canada
How to take care of yourself/How to be a “resource” person for others but also yourself
A meet up evening specifically aimed at godmothers, godparents, active members and employees of Postpartum Depression Switzerland
Register here
Organised by Postpartum Depression Switzerland, Switzerland
4 May
Postpartum Psychosis: From research to recovery
Webinar to discuss research and recovery with National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH)
Register for free here
Organised by Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP), UK
4/5 May
Virtual PPP Community Gatherings
Virtual gatherings highlighting the work of organisations around the world supporting and advocating for PPP survivors, with the opportunity to connect with other PPP survivors
Sign up for free here
Organised by Pregnancy & Postpartum Psychosis (PPP), USA
5 May
3rd Annual 5k Walk/Run
Celebrating World Maternal Mental Health Day with host Verdi Jones, Postpartum Activist and author of ‘The Part They Left Out’
Register here
Organised by Mommies and Mimosas Club, USA
PADA Presents – Shear Off The Stigma – Shave for Perinatal Wellbeing
This is a fundraising campaign which will be live streamed on Facebook and YouTube for Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week. The aim is to bring perinatal wellbeing into the light, ending the stigma by normalising common experiences, and facilitating discussion on problem-solving approaches that can help empower every parent in their perinatal mental health journey. The physical event itself will be held at the Northland Rugby Club Rooms in Whangārei for anyone that would like to attend – 10.00am – 12.00pm
Donate here
Organised by PADA, New Zealand
‘Happy Run’
Join Società Marce Italiana as they host a run/walk to promote Maternal Mental Health
Join here
Organised by Società Marce Italiana, Italy
Maternal Mental Health Panel
Discussion with health care professionals, Maria Salaberry, Rocio Macie and AISMP VP Romina Loiacono
Find out more here
Organised by Interdisciplinary Association Of Perinatal Mental Health (AISMP), Argentina
6 May
Art Therapy
Theme – Stronger Together. Booking and registration required
Join here
Organised by Coalition Action for Preventative Mental Health, Kenya
Maternal Mental Health Panel
Discussion with health care professionals, Lorena Lassere, Guadalupe del Canto and Rocio Maciel
Find out more here
Organised by Interdisciplinary Association Of Perinatal Mental Health (AISMP), Argentina
Latin American Perinatal Mental Health Network
Exchange of Experiences and Challenges: Meet over zoom to discuss perinatal mental health topics that affect Latinos
Find out more and sign-up for free here
Organised by LAPMHN, South America
7 May
Karma Keg Fundraiser
For PADA – Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Aotearoa
For more information, click here
Organised by Moon Under Water, New Zealand
8 May
Mummy And Me Brunch – Nourishing Minds, Bonding Hearts
Brunch event for mummies and their babies to raise awareness for Maternal Mental Health Care
Register here
Organised by Parent-Infant Mental Health Alliance (PIMHA), Malta
9 May
Ethiopia Chapter Meeting
Webinar on supporting the mental wellbeing of mothers in Ethiopia
Register here
Organised by African Alliance For Maternal Mental Health (AAMMH), Africa
10 May
PADA – Hine Tu Hine Ora – Trauma Informed Perinatal Mental Health Practice through a Te Ao Maori Lens
A PADA programme to that aspires to enable communities and healthcare practitioners to support wahine maori and their whanau in the perinatal period with mental health struggles from a trauma informed lens – 9.30am – 3.00pm
Get tickets here
Organised by PADA, New Zealand
11 May
World Maternal Mental Health Day Conference
The theme of the day will be ‘Stronger Together’ – Supporting Women Worldwide on our Journey through Maternal Mental Health Care
The organizers invite mental health professionals and others to participate and contribute to discussions on training needs, gender sensitive service provisions, public mental health and developments specific to the region
Sign-up here
Organised by Sidra Medicine, Qatar
Roundtable – Postpartum Mental Health
Discussion on Maternal Mental Health and Pregnancy and Postpartum Support
Register here
Organised by BabyCentre, USA
Maternal Mental Health Webinar Symposium
Discussions and Q&A’s on topics such as drug use during pregnancy and ‘Let’s hear from the Mothers’
Sign-up here
Organised by Turkish Maternal Mental Health Awareness Alliance, Turkey
13 May
Birthing The Parent
Educational seminar for expecting and new parents
Find out more here
Organised by Parent-Infant Mental Health Alliance (PIMHA), Malta
14 May
Happy Mommy, Happy Baby
Presentation for pregnant and postpartum mothers
Organised by MotherHope, Indonesia
Mother’s Day – What colour is your Motherhood?
Outdoor activity for mothers
Organised by Vysmiata Dusa Mamky, Slovakia
20 May
Charity Bazaar
Organised by Vysmiata Dusa Mamky, Slovakia
Oath Care (1 – 5 May)
‘All The Feels’ Virtual Summit
Exploring the emotional journey of parenthood
Register for this free event here
Organised by Oath, USA
Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week (1 – 7 May)
Choose to Move for Perinatal Mental Health
Annual fundraiser, choose to swim, cycle, run or walk
Register for this year’s event here
Organised by PADA, New Zealand
Shut Up and Dance
Online dance class – #choosetomove for Perinatal Mental Health and Dance on May 7th, 9.45am – 10.30am
Sign up here
Organised by PADA, New Zealand
Maternal Mental Health Awareness week (29 April – 5 May)
UK Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
Theme: Rediscovering You
We are delighted to reveal that the theme for this years UK Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is ‘Rediscovering You’ This will take place between 29th April – 5th May and each day of the awareness week will have its own unique theme, as stated below.
29 April – Demystifying Perinatal Mental Illness
30 April – Moving Together Through Your Changing World
1 May – World Maternal Mental Health Day – Stronger Together
2 May – Finding You In This Journey
3 May – Perinatal Positivity Pot
4 May – Support for All
5 May – Reflections On Rediscovery
Take a look at this Google Drive which contains infographics, symptom checklists, daily themes and online support sessions.
Visit the PMHP UK Blog, Instagram or Facebook pages for more information.
Organised by PMHP, UK
A Week Of Action (1-5 May)
Help spread awareness by participating in daily activities.
1 – Share your story
2 – Tag 5 Mums
3 – Wear Blue
4 – Find a moment to celebrate you
5 – #walkthebluedot – climb with us
Find out more and sign-up here
Organised by The Blue Dot Project, USA
Climb Out of the Darkness
The world’s largest walk and international fundraisers for survivors, providers, and members of the community to come together.
Find a climb near you
Organised by PSI Climb Out, USA
International Mother’s Mental Health Day – A Unique Lecture Week via Zoom
Virtual lecture series schedule:
8 May
- Opening remarks – Guy Almog, Ministry of Health, Tel Aviv
- Mom and More Mom – On the uniqueness on parenting two women
- Women, Parenting and Mental Coping
- Escort in the Home Place
- Pregnancy Practices
9 May
- Webinar – Emotional Preparation for Childbirth and Parenting for Women Starting at Age 30
- Postpartum Depression and the Mother-Infant Relationship
- The Role of the Community in Modern Motherhood
10 May
- Personal Story – How to Deal with Understanding
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
11 May
- Mental Health Around Childbirth – The Place of family and Community in Corona and Beyond
- Breastfeeding and the Connection of Mental Health of Mothers
- ‘Mothers are Born Slowly’ – On the Meanings of Childbirth in a Woman’s Life
12 May
- Locating and Treating Arab Women Suffering from Postpartum Depression
- Reflective Parenting for Children with Special Needs
- ‘My Medi’ – Guided Meditation
To register for any of the scheduled events or to read the full programme in Hebrew, click here
8 June
Updates on the Maternal Mental Health Landscape
Addressing the most common complications of pregnancy and childbirth
For more information, click here
Organised by Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (MMHLA), USA
19 June
Maternal Mental Health in Africa – Conversations
Hybrid Symposium 9.30 – 5pm GMT
Promising a day of rich discussions, collaboration opportunities, and the chance to shape the future of maternal mental health in Africa
To register, click here
Organised by Africa Oxford Initiative, University Of Oxford, UK
19-23 September
International Meeting (UK)
We look forward to welcoming you all to London in September 2022. We want as many people as possible to be able to meet in person, so we will be having a face to face meeting from September 19-21 (with a reception at the Great Hall, King’s College London 18th September early evening). We know that not everyone will be able to come to London, so we are combining it with a virtual meeting from September 21-23. If you can join in with both that is ideal! Perinatal mental health does not only involve the mother, but the partner and the child also, as well as the broader family. We will therefore welcome submissions on all these aspects for both the face to face meeting and the virtual element
Tickets available here
Organised by The International Marce Society, UK
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