You can support parents in climbing their way out of darkness
This year marks the 10th Anniversary of the Climb Out of the Darkness program.
Climb Out of the Darkness, the world’s largest event raising awareness of pregnancy and postpartum mental health disorders, will hold a regional Climb in Carmel next month.
The event is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 20 at the University Green and Gazebo at the Village of WestClay in Carmel.
Women and men who are survivors of postpartum depression (PPD), anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and psychosis from all over the world will come together to celebrate and symbolize their collective rise out of the darkness. Participants will raise funds for the Indiana chapter of Postpartum Support International (PSI), a nonprofit organization and online community of support resources for parents around the world.
Climb events are unique from other health walks because the participating communities include people who have suffered from a mental health complication and the doctors, therapists, hospital administrators, researchers and other professionals walking arm in arm.
The Hamilton County Climb Out of the Darkness will include a perinatal resource fair, vendors, free food provided by Greek’s Pizzeria of WestClay, swag bags, kids activities, a silent auction, and more.
Even though this event will be put on by Team Hamilton County Climb, all participants from the entire Greater Indianapolis area are welcome. Attendees must register prior to the event at bit.ly/COTDHamCo2022. Sponsorships from local businesses are also being accepted. Please contact local Climb Leaders Courtney Ginder or Megan Spring at (765) 617-8948 or (317) 727-3516, or cbginder@gmail.com or meganwspring@gmail.com for more information on sponsorships that will help support the Climb.
“It is an exciting time for Climb Out of the Darkness and a growing awareness worldwide of the mental health needs of new and expecting parents,” said Wendy N. Davis, Executive Director of Postpartum Support International. “Working together, we are improving the safety net for families around the world. This event unifies those suffering, survivors, doctors, therapists, in the fight against perinatal mental health complications. We hope you will join us.”
Money raised by the Climb will support PSI’s goal to provide funds to local groups and organizations, provide low-cost training in perinatal mood disorders for providers in underserved areas, train law enforcement, and legal experts, mentor peer supporters and group leaders, and train primary healthcare providers.
To learn more about Climb Out of the Darkness, visit postpartum.net/join-us/climbout.
About Postpartum Support International
Postpartum Support International (PSI), founded in 1987, is the leading organization dedicated to helping women and families suffering from perinatal depression and anxiety disorders. PSI provides direct peer support to families, train professionals in perinatal mental health assessment and treatment, and provide a bridge to connect families with those specialists. PSI has professional and lay members in every US State and 49 other countries. For more information, visit postpartum.net, follow on Twitter, or like the Facebook page.
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