Supporting Military Families Through Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Health (Ep. 475)

About this episode

The episode features Patience Riley discussing perinatal mental health support for military families.

In May, which is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, I’ll be releasing weekly episodes. In June, we will celebrate 10 full years of the Mom & Mind Podcast–480 episodes of personal stories, expert interviews, paths to healing, and a multitude of ways to know you’re not alone in experiencing difficulties in fertility, loss, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Join us to hear today’s guest share her focus on perinatal mental health for military families. Patience Riley is a perinatal mental health specialist who bridges the gap between clinical expertise and somatic wellness. With 14 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor, Patience offers a multifaceted approach to healing by integrating her roles as a therapist, RETAIN Parental Leave Coach, and 200-HR Registered Yoga Teacher specializing in prenatal care. Patience’s career is defined by her work in high-impact settings, including psychiatric hospitals, crisis intervention, and military installations. As a military spouse, she brings a deeply personal understanding of the unique challenges facing service members and their families. Patience channels this dedication into her roles on the PSI Georgia Board and PSI…

People in this episode

Host: Katayune Kaeni

Guest: Patience Riley

Topics covered

• military families
• perinatal mental health
• mental wellness
• therapy
• yoga
• support

Keywords

• military families
• perinatal mental health
• mental health awareness
• therapy
• yoga
• support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PSI Georgia Board, PSI Military Task Force

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