Informed Consent Podcast

October is ADHD Awareness Month, and thus Heather and Gabriel are embarking on another series...this one all about ADHD! In this episode, Gabriel shares his strengths based approach to working with ADHDers.

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Follow this link for the PDF of the Strength's Finder:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GH7jwluFatZ5PBaCPfvUBjYqD3aTxvb0E219e9_krvY/edit?usp=sharing

In today's episode Gabriel and Heather explore some depressing statistics on mental health issues, jump on their soapbox of abundance, and discuss how to have constructive conversation with friends and family members about mental health issues.

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September is Self Care Awareness Month. Thus in celebration of the month, Heather and Gabriel explore their own self care, both the wins and the misses, and challenge listeners to do the same.

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A couple of weeks ago, we celebrated our three year podcast anniversary! In this episode, Heather and Gabriel reflect on three years of hosting Informed Consent.

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In this episode, Heather and Gabriel explore the use of the latest comedies on the experience of motherhood to support moms.

Netflix comedies discussed:
Ali Wong’s “Baby Cobra” and “Hard Knock Wife”
Amy Schumer’s “Growing”
“Working Moms”
Christina Pazsitzky’s “Mother Inferior”

Also discussed:
“I Mom So Hard” found on YouTube as well as a standup special on Amazon Prime

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The series on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders continues with an interview with Kimberly Chernichky, D.C., CACCP. Kimberly is a chiropractor specializing in care during childhood and pregnancy. In this episode, she discussed her work in supporting mothers and babies, as well as her work with children.

For more information on Kimberly’s practice visit www.cfchirova.com

If you are outside of the Roanoke, VA area and would like to connect with a Webster Method Specialist visit www.icpa4kids.org

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Despite the fact that early identification is key, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders are often not recognized. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel discuss screening for PMADs as well as the different treatment options.

Note: Medication was not discussed as a treatment option, yet it is a highly effective treatment for many PMADs.

Screening resources:
http://www.phqscreeners.com/
PDSS http://portal.wpspublish.com

Resources:
www.postpartum.net

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Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders are the number one medical complication related to childbearing. For Adolescent mothers, this only adds to their complicated and challenging experience. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel explore the prevalence and effect of PMADs on teen moms.

Online Resources:
Postpartum Support International www.postpartum.net
Lionheart Program http://lionheart.org/youth/the_power_source_parenting_program/

Books:
Hope...Joy(and a Few Little Thoughts) for Pregnant Teens: Consciously Creating Your Legacy by Racheal Brigoni
Teen Pregnancy: Teenage Pregnancy Support:Advice for Parents and Teens by Phebe Pearson
Pregnancy: The Essential Teen Pregnancy Guide: All-In-One Advice for Anxious Teens by Susan Hart

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Ep 158 PMAD Special Populations: Fathers and Military Families

Heather and Gabriel continue the series on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. In this episode, they explore the impact of PMADs on fathers and military families.

Additional resources:
www.postpartum.net/get-help/resources-for-fathers/
www.postpartumdads.org
www.babiesaloud.com
www.postpartummen.com
www.bcnd.org (boot camp for dads)

www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-support-for-military-families/
www.nami.org/Find-Support/Veterans-and-Active-Duty
www.apa.org/about/gr/issues/military/militaryculture.pdf
https://givesanhour.org

Military OneSource, Crisis line resources for military and their families
1-800-342-9647
Veterans Crisis Line, Crisis line resources for veterans and their families (online chat is also available) 1-800-273-8522 (press 1)

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Heather and Gabriel continue the series on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. In this episode, they explore the spectrum of disorders covered under the PMADs umbrella. The discussion includes the difference between the “baby blues” and postpartum depression, depression symptoms, perinatal anxiety and panic disorders, perinatal obsessive-compulsive disorder, perinatal post traumatic stress disorder, perinatal bipolar disorder, and postpartum psychosis.

For more information on the spectrum of PMADs visit www.postpartum.net

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