INJOY Health Education
S9 Ep 4: Insights on Perinatal Mental Health from PROSPER Leaders: Practical Tips for Educators and Doulas

Listen to Dr. Celeste St. John-Larkin, Dr. Sarah Nagle-Yang, and Dr. Laurel Hicks discuss and explore how educators, doulas, and other birth professionals can create safe spaces for open conversations, recognize the signs of PMHDs, and offer compassionate, informed guidance to students and clients alike.  Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMHDs) affect 1 in 5 individuals during pregnancy and postpartum—yet they often go undiscussed or unnoticed. We’re diving into a vital topic that touches the heart of our work as birth professionals: supporting mental health during the perinatal period. 

Charting Pediatrics
Support for Post-Partum Depression
Podcast

To understand how primary care providers can help support parents with post-partum depression, we are joined by two experts for this episode. Celeste St. John-Larkin, MD, specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry at Children’s Hospital Colorado and is an associate professor of child psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Kelly Glaze, PsyD, is a psychologist at Children’s Colorado and an assistant professor of child psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

The Truth About Taking Antidepressants During Pregnancy

Dr. Sarah Nagle-Yang is featured in a UCHealth article titled “The truth about taking antidepressants during pregnancy.” Dr. Nagle-Yang said, “I do feel confident to say that these are some of the most extensively studied medications in pregnancy.”

Charting Pediatrics
Racial Disparities Postpartum​
Podcast

The United States has the highest rate of maternal deaths among high-income nations and women of color are disproportionately affected.  

To understand these disparities and discuss ways to combat them, we are joined by three experts. Shaleah Dardar, MD, and Brigitte McClellan, PsyD, specialize in child and adolescent psychiatry at Children’s Hospital Colorado and are both assistant professors at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Whitney Dunlap is a lactation consultant and health educator.

​The Colorado Sun
Newsletter

One in five new parents deal with mood or anxiety issues during pregnancy or postpartum, national data shows, learn how psychiatrists are helping pregnant and postpartum patients in Colorado!