Perinatal Moods and Community Support
Many of you may have met Birdie Gunyon Meyer as a facilitator of PSI's as a hilarious and bluntly honest seasoned professional nurse, counselor, lactation specialist and expert bra fitter! Today's conversation talks about the beginning of her work and the value of support and connection in the postpartum experience.
About Birdie Gunyon Meyer, RN, MA, PMH-C
Birdie Gunyon Meyer is an RN with a Master’s Degree in Psychology and Counseling. She was the Founder of the Perinatal Mood Disorders Program at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is Certified in Perinatal Mental Health, and is an internationally known expert and speaker.
She is a Past-President and Past-Chair of Education and Training for Postpartum Support International and currently serves as the Director of Certification and Training. PSI is the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to helping those suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Birdie specializes in the recognition and treatment of pregnancy and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.
Birdie is interviewed frequently for radio, television, and print media. She is a co-author of a book chapter for Behavioral Health Services with High-Risk Infants & Families.
Birdie is highlighted as a PMD expert in PSI’s video that is shown around the country. “Healthy Mom, Happy Family: Understanding Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders”.
Birdie has been speaking to audiences for over 25 years and is an International Trainer for PSI’s 2-day “Perinatal Mood Disorders, Components of Care” and “Advanced Psychotherapy” 1-day training.
She also speaks frequently to communities, nursing schools, grand rounds, and conferences.
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