Not guilty by mental illness

A mother accused of killing her 7-month-old infant by dropping him off a hospital parking structure is expected to plead not guilty by mental illness. The father of the infant is also saying that she was suffering from Postpartum Depression. Click on the link below to read more about this case.  This article is from the Orange County Register on August 25, 2011

http://www.ocregister.com/news/massip-313870-baby-hermosillo.html

New study suggests ways to prevent Postpartum OCD

New study suggests ways to prevent Postpartum OCD. Go to the website listed below to read more about this exciting new study. The article is from Science Daily on August 22, 2011.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110818132219.htm?utm_source=fee

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Dr. Howard’s powerpoint

Click here to see Dr. Howard's Powerpoint from the Perinatal Mood Disorder Workshop we held on April 19th, 2011.

CBS News and PMD Workshop

Greg Burchett speaks out about postpartum depression at our PMD Workshop and CBS covers the story.

Click here to see the news report

Father's Time

The Fatherhood Academy has resources and programs especially for fathers.

For more information visit their website.

or contact them at

877-898-9989

Email: staff@fatherstime.com

We are NOW on Facebook and Twitter

The Inland Empire Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative is now on Facebook and Twitter

Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/IEPMHC

Click here to "Like" us on Facebook.

Thank you everyone for all your support!

Upcoming Event- "Speak Up When You Are Down" Stoll-a-thon

May is Forevermore Postpartum Awareness Month

In response to the resent legislation, The Inland Empire Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative is organizing a Stroll-a-thon to raise awareness about postpartum depression to the Riverside community. Join Us in our fight against postpartum depression

Saturday, May 14th, 2011

Check-In and Registration at 9 a.m. Walk Begins at 10 a.m.

Join Us after the walk for free games and entertainment till 12 p.m.

Riverside Plaza, Suite 200

3545 Central Avenue Riverside, CA. 92506

We ask Adults pledge $25

Couples $35

Groups of 20 people or more $10 each

Children 17 and under are FREE

Click here for a printable Registration Form or click here to register online.

Click here to see the Event Flyer

Click here for the Pledge Card and Information

or click here to simply donate.

Donation is for Inland Empire Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative. All funds go to advocacy and services provided to women at risk or struggling with perinatal mood disorders.

All donations and pledges are tax deductible.