Northeastern Ontario Postpartum Mood Disorder Project

May 28th, 2014Canadian Public Health ConferenceToronto, ON

Intergenerational transmission: •behavioural, cognitive and academic implications from infancy through adolescence (Canadian Pediatric Society, 2004)

NEO PPMD Project ObjectivesTo Improve Understanding: •of service best-practice;•of women’s lived experiences;•of delivering PPMD services in NEO

communities;

To Improve Access:•to PPMD services in the cities and

surrounding areas of Sudbury, Timiskaming, Nipissing, Muskoka, Parry Sound, Timmins and Sault St. Marie.

To View the Process: www.ppmd.ca

Results

•Participating communities identified:

• discrepancies;• existence of stigma, shame & isolation;• Lack of awareness;• disparities in available services; • community collaboration vital.

Conclusion

•Within Canada this Strategy is unique

•Consideration of the parent child dyad ▫ the New Zealand model

•This work is not done•Phase II of The Project

Q and AFull reference list available on request.