Ep. 134 - The Untold Story of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety DIsorders among Fathers and Non-Birthing Parents

Parenting Understood - A podcast by Erin O'Connor and Michelle Tangeman - Wednesdays

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In this podcast episode, Kevin Seldon, founder of the nonprofit "All Parents Welcome," shares his personal experience of feeling unsupported and isolated as a non-birthing parent. He discusses the lack of resources and awareness for the mental health struggles of non-birthing parents around perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). Kevin emphasizes the importance of changing terminology to include all parents, regardless of gender or birthing experience. He also highlights the need for more research on non-birthing parents, the creation of a self-assessment tool for PMADs, and the importance of involving all parents in the conversation to improve the mental health of all. He encourages listeners to get involved and support the cause by spreading the word and advocating for inclusivity in parenting culture. To join the APW movement please click here APW Join the Movement sign up and to contribute to the daddy campaign please click here daffy campaign.