Drawing from her powerful memoir A Mom Like That, Aaisha will share her harrowing journey through postpartum psychosis, which she experienced twice – first following her daughter's birth and again after a miscarriage at 14 weeks. Her story reveals a troubling pattern of dismissal, having been turned away five times while desperately seeking help during a life-threatening mental health crisis.
Illuminate the distinct symptoms of postpartum psychosis and how they differ from other perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
Expose the dangerous knowledge gaps that continue to exist in healthcare settings
Demonstrate how increased awareness and proper response can save lives
Empower attendees to recognize warning signs and advocate effectively
Have a Q&A Section to ask your questions
Reading her fabulous book: A Mom Like That: A Memoir of Postpartum Psychosis
Or this HuffPost article: When I Experienced Postpartum Psychosis, I Was Dismissed As Just Another Anxious Mom