Thursday, May 5, 2016

Just “Baby Blues” or a Dangerous Time for Mom?


What: Screening of Dark Side of the Full Moon, a documentary chronicling real stories of postpartum depression (PPD) and psychosis.

Why:  To show the true, sometimes deadly impact of maternal mental health conditions and the need for support for women and families. 
   
Who: Presented by the Utah Maternal Mental Health Collaborative. Speakers include:
    • Women who have experienced postpartum depression
    • Experts in the treatment of maternal depression, anxiety, and postpartum psychosis
    • Dr. William Cosgrove, President, Utah Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics
    • Julie Frenette, Certified Nurse Midwife
    • Conference organizer and therapist Amy-Rose White 
When:  Friday, May 6, 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. (includes post-screening discussion)

Where: Intermountain Medical Center, Doty Education Building #6 
                5121 S. Cottonwood St., Murray, UT 84107

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Media note: The screening begins at 6:00 p.m. Interviewees will be available beginning at 5:30 and again after the screening at 7:30. See the movie trailer at http://www.darksideofthefullmoon.com/home-1-1/. 


Media Contact:
Cyndi Bemis
MotherToBaby/Pregnancy Risk Line
(o) 801-538-6924
(m) 801-550-4228
cbemis@utah.gov