VIA Of Doylestown To Host Conversation On Postpartum Mental Health

DOYLESTOWN, PA — The Village Improvement Association (VIA) of Doylestown continues its Community Conversation Series with a program on Postpartum mental health on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the James-Lorah Memorial Home Auditorium, 100 North Broad Street, Doylestown.

Part of the VIA’s REACH initiative, the program, titled "Is It Just the Baby Blues? Understanding Postpartum Mental Health Disorders: Why We All Need to Know!” will explore postpartum mental health disorders and their impact on mothers, partners, children, and entire families.

"The community conversation will help attendees recognize the signs and symptoms of postpartum mental health disorders, learn about treatment options and community resources, and better understand how these conditions affect families," said event organizers.

Participants will also hear from mental health experts, learn from family perspectives, and discover the importance of compassionate support for those experiencing postpartum challenges.

According to Postpartum Support International, one in five women experiences depression or anxiety during pregnancy or the first year after childbirth. While emotional changes can occur after welcoming a baby, more serious postpartum mental health conditions can require professional care and support.

Featured speaker Steven D’Achille, founder of the Pittsburgh-based Center for Postpartum Depression, turned the devastating loss of his wife to suicide just five weeks after the birth of their first child into a mission to help other families. His story — and the perspectives of the panel — will help attendees better recognize postpartum mental health disorders, understand their impact on the whole family, and learn how to offer meaningful support.

The VIA of Doylestown established its REACH initiative to address mental health and well-being in Central Bucks County and surrounding communities through education, awareness, and access to resources. The program reflects the VIA’s commitment to bringing important mental health conversations into the community and helping individuals and families find the support they need.

Event Details

What: Is It Just the Baby Blues? Understanding Postpartum Mental Health Disorders: Why We All Need to Know!

When: Thursday, Nov. 19 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: James-Lorah Memorial Home Auditorium, 100 North Broad Street, Doylestown 18901

RSVP: Visit viadoylestown.app.neoncrm.com/event-detail?event=20 to register. For additional information, call 215-348-2187.