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For families coping with postpartum depression, Postpartum Support International offers a free and confidential helpline via call and text at 1-800-944-4PPD (4773). If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of su***de, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Free, confidential help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You are not on your own.
Apple Seeds, Inc is right here in Shelby County, TN
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Today, we are talking about maternal mental health worldwide and why
The stigma surrounding postpartum mental health is widespread, and we are here to help break the stigma.
If you need to speak with someone, please reach out to us on our website. No one should suffer alone.

If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 for support and help.

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Happy Mental Health Action Day!

Be sure to do something for your mental health today and every day!

Here are some ideas for some much-needed self-care:
Go for a walk around the neighborhood,
Take a bubble bath
Phone a friend
Write a journal entry
Listen to your favorite song
Get creative and draw or color

Let's all make sure we are taking care of ourselves, because mental health is health!

Happy Mother's Day from all of us here at Apple Seeds, Inc!

This month, we will be focusing on the topic of birth justice for Mental Health Awareness Month.

Birth justice exists when all women and transgender individuals are empowered to make healthy decisions for themselves and their children during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. This movement aims to dismantle the inequalities of race, age, gender, sexuality, and economic status that can lead to a negative birth experience.

The Birth Justice movement aims "to challenge systems of oppression, such as racism and sexism in reproductive care, Birth Justice advocates for culturally appropriate, person-centered care while challenging disrespectful care. It also supports the sharing of knowledge amongst communities and improves access to breastfeeding support and traditional birth-workers, such as midwives and doulas." (Voices for Birth Justice, https://voicesforbirthjustice.org/birth-justice/)

Your health and well-being is the #1 priority, and Apple Seeds is here to be a support and advocate for you and your child.

Tenikki Sesley

Apple Seeds holds space today for every mother, father, brother, sister, grandparent, and family member who has experienced pregnancy and infant loss💙💗

Apple Seeds partners with TFBG. Email us to find out about free service offerings.
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Thank you for supporting Apple Seeds!!!!

In Shelby County, there is an estimated one mental health provider for every 2,229 people, leaving fewer than 430 practitioners to serve the population of nearly one million residents. These providers serve the full spectrum of populations and mental health issues. Only a handful of entities and providers focus on women's issues. Apple Seeds, Inc. enhances mental wellness and aims to improve the quality of life for individuals by offering therapeutic services designed to holistically support motherhood and those who are at risk of developing Perinatal Mood Disorders (PMAD), such as Postpartum Depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders.

Nearly 1 in 7 women experience postpartum depression, yet only 15% of those affected seek professional help. The staff and volunteers of Apple Seeds,Inc. give advice by providing maternal mental health services, counseling, and education to any woman who needs it, regardless of her ability to pay. Learn more by visiting its LIVEGIVEmidsouth profile here: https://roundtable.livegivemidsouth.org/organizations/RXhrqchLNwtRPyqLz

August is Black Philanthropy Month and one of the ways we’re celebrating is featuring 31
Black-led organizations in the Mid-South that directly impact the lives of the Black community.