š¾A Plentiful Harvest
š T-Shirt Contest, Exciting Fall š Events & Breaking (non-heat š„µ related) Records
Welcome to all the wonderful things that š fall šbrings! Weāre just days away from World Mental Health Day. Letās celebrate mental health by jumping into whatās new and noteworthy in Arizona!
Cast Your Vote: T-shirt Design Contest
Itās time for a new look and new PSI-AZ t-shirts! Which is your fav?Ā Cast your vote by Sunday, Oct 27. Please only vote once.
The winning design will be announced on Friday, November 1, so shirts with the winning design can be printed in time for holiday gift giving!
AZ Adds Additional State-Certified Doulas
The list of doula organizations that are approved by the Arizona Department of Health Services to become a state-certified doula was recently updated.
Arizona has five possible pathways for individuals to voluntarily become state-certified doulas:
Pathways 1, 2, and 3 require the completion of core competencies, or related individualized or experiential training or education.
Pathway 4 requires proof of current certification from the approved doula organization list.
Pathway 5 is a legacy/experience pathway for doulas who have been practicing in the state for at least five years.
Read more about the pathways and how to become a state-certified doula in Arizona here.
šµAnother Record Breaking Month: 14 More PMH-Cs!
Congratulations to our 14 newest Arizona Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) specialists. Can you believe we are close to clearing 200 AZ PMH-Cs?!? Interested in getting certified? We still have exam scholarships and continue to prioritize providers of color, providers who serve less populous counties, AHCCCS in-network providers.
š Last 2024 Training Scholarship Application Deadline!!
We still have one remaining 2024 training scholarship deadline: Oct 12th! Donāt delay, submit your application today. Scholarship will reopen again in 2025.
šļø Upcoming Events: You Donāt Want to Miss These!
āØ Equity & Access Group Luncheon
Thursday, Oct 24, 12 - 1p AZ | Virtual
Join us for a special luncheon to raise awareness around mental health in honor of World Mental Health Day. Join the conversation, reduce stigma, and normalize the importance of mental illness and wellness.
Advanced registration is required: REGISTER TODAY
āØ The Role of the Maternal Microbiome in Protecting Against Postpartum Mood Disorders
Friday, Oct 22, 12 - 1p | U of A College of Nursing, 1305 N. Martin Avenue, Room 117, Tucson, AZ
Join the Tucson Postpartum Depression Coalition for a riveting discussion about the maternal microbiome and the crucial role it plays in overall health, including mental health. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by Oct. 17
āØAZ Maternal and Pediatric Mental Health | APAL Grand Rounds
Wednesday, Oct 18, 12 -1p | virtual
MartĆn F. Celaya DrPH, MPH, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Assessment and Evaluation in the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) will be discussing the prevalence, risk-factors and current shortages around maternal and pediatric mental health in Arizona. Register, review the learning objectives and CME info here: Learn More
Thursday, Nov 7, 8a -4p | Creighton University Health Sciences Campus, 3100 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012
Learn more about the AIM bundles AZ will leverage to enhance maternal mental healthcare and substance use disorders (SUDs) in 2025 and beyond in the hospital and healthcare systems. The deadline to register is Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. Register today
Friday, November 22, 5:30p - 7:30p | Lake Pleasant Brewery Co. | Phoenix, AZ 85027
Welcome all PMH-Cs, perinatal providers and birthworkers to this special holiday gathering. Cultivate deeper community connections at our festive Networking Posada (a.k.a. holiday fiesta/party) while enjoy delights from a local Caribbean food truck and delicious provisions from Lake Pleasant Brewery. RSVP HERE by November 14th.
š The Arizona Department of Health (ADHS) conducts a needs assessment every five years to identify new priorities for future health programming in our state. Join one of the virtual maternal and child health community forums:
English Forum: October 18, 2024, from 9 to 11 AM | Register Here
Spanish Forum: November 1, 2024, from 10 AM to 12 PM | Register Here
These forums are a critical opportunity for the ADHS to gather community input on the health needs of maternal and child health populations in Arizona. The feedback collected will help inform our public health priorities and initiatives for the next five years (2025ā2030), ensuring that our programs address the most pressing needs of families in our state.
š£ļøDo You Have a Perinatal Mental Health Job to Fill?
Share your organizationās PMH job posting which gets over 1,500 views.Ā Jobs will be included in our monthly eNews: 1 month for $30. Contact: psi.arizona1@gmail.com
With Gratitude,
Elizabeth Wood, Arizona Chapter Chair
Postpartum Support International
