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” The Cronbach’s alpha for the BIMF in this sample of Black women is 0.84, reflecting high reliability.” “these significant correlations also provide further evidence of construct validity for the BIMF. Specifically, one would expect maternal functioning to increase in relation to a decrease in depressive symptomology and this occurred as expected. Likewise, the positive,…
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Climate anxiety has attracted interest in the mainstream media. However, the impacts of climate change on maternal mental health have not been on the national radar. Mothers are the “CEOs of family health” – we are often the ones pushing vegetables and managing pediatric appointments. Heatwaves, air pollution (which is exacerbated by heat), storms, and…
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Check out this new study on maternal functioning and psychological distress during COVID-19. “Higher COVID-19 Impact was associated with lower functioning and greater distress. Higher income and education were associated with better maternal self-care, but not maternal competency.” I will add that socioeconomic status also impacts the range of self-care activities possible.  Unfortunately, not everyone…
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…and we have an incredible slate of speakers including Dr. Lindsay Standeven (Johns Hopkins University), Dr. Dara Mendez (University of Pittsburgh), Kim Harris (Postpartum Support International, GA Chapter) and Dr. Misti Patel (and more!) Maternal Health Speakers Series | Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center
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Thank you to Mad in America for spotlighting maternal mental health, maternal functioning, and climate change: New Tools to Support New Moms: An Interview with Jennifer Barkin, PhD
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“In this study, we developed a patient‐centered online tool to bolster postpartum functioning, and col‐ lected data on the feasibility, acceptability, and initial impact of this tool on functioning and emo‐ tional wellbeing. Check out what my talented mentee, Ari Albanese just published.  Read more here.
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