Studies show that an estimated 500,000 individuals will experience perinatal mental health concerns every year. Of these 500,000 individuals, it is also estimated that 75% of pregnant individuals do not receive treatment.
Many individuals who are pregnant, within the first year after giving birth, experiencing an abortion or miscarriage, facing infertility challenges, or navigating adoption may benefit from support for perinatal mental health disorders. While some difficulties naturally improve over time, ongoing struggles can be influenced by hormonal shifts, major life changes, stressors, and more.
Horizon offers support for individuals and families experiencing any of these perinatal mental health concerns. Horizon’s Perinatal Trained Therapists provide individual and group counseling, linkage to psychiatric providers who specialize in perinatal services, and more. We also provide opportunities to involve loved ones in treatment and can help connect you with additional community resources.
Some of the common signs and symptoms of a perinatal mental health disorder can include:
- Pervasive sense of sadness
- Loss of interest and enjoyment
- Irritability
- Feelings of anxiety, worry, or panic
- Not feeling like yourself
- Sleep disturbances
- Weight gain or loss
- Thoughts of worthlessness
- Excessive concern about the welfare of the child and worry
- Thoughts of harming the infant or visions of the infant being harmed
- Withdrawal from infant, spouse, family, and friends
- Physical neglect of self and of the infant
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If you or a loved one is struggling during these life changes, you are not alone. Horizon is here to help. Call us today at 716-831-1800 or request an appointment online to connect with our perinatal mental health trained professionals.