Families of Color
Author Spotlight: The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health by Dr Rheeda Walker
by Kima Tozay Dr. Rheeda Walker, a Clinical Psychologist, tenured University of Houston Professor of Psychology and professional speaker brings you her expert advice in the book, The Unapologetic Guide…
Read MoreThe importance of Maternal Mental Health Conversations: Sharing my Truth
By Danesha B. Deloatch, MS, LMFT “One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went thorough and will be someone’s else survival guide” – Brene…
Read MoreWhy Culturally Matched Care Matters
Interview by Shakima Tozay The Parent Education Resilience Collaborative (PERC) is PS-WA’s newest parent support program. This program focuses not just on the role of being a parent, it includes…
Read MoreResources for Healing Racial Trauma
Perinatal Support Washington recognizes that resources to heal racial trauma is not the cure for the impact of racism on Black communities. Instead, consistent action to dismantle systems that are…
Read MoreMindfulness and Stress Reduction Resources for People of Color
Stress Reduction Resources (mindfulness, movement, meditation) Updated 4/13/2020 Stress reduction sites Stress Reduction Resources by and for People of Color Spanish Mindfulness By and for Black/African American Women Mindfulness/Guided Meditations Jerell…
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Blogs, Articles, and Online Resources
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Cynthia Good Mojab, MS, LMHCA, IBCLC, RLC, CATSM 2/21/2016
In your work, you talk about systems of oppression and how they impact access to resources, power, and opportunities. How do/would you see this issue relating to perinatal mental health…
Read MoreResearch: Preterm Delivery and Postpartum Depression in Women of Color
According to a study published in 2015, women of color and their newborns are at increased risk for experiencing postpartum depression (PPD).
Read MoreParent Corner: Parenting, Racism, Mental Health, and Finding Support
Every new parent can use some reassurance at some point as they adapt to all the changes and challenges of parenthood. African American parents are up against some unique challenges–racism,…
Read MoreFirst Person Perspective: Precious Reese
I wanted to write something truly profound and thought provoking. Really, I did. I wanted to talk to you about getting help when you need it and remind you that…
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