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Board Member Spotlight: Rupa Zimmermann, PhD
Board Member Spotlight: Rupa Zimmermann, PhD

Another in a series intended to showcase our board members and their story in the arena of maternal mental health care.

Rupa’s story:

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA - I am a first generation South Asian female clinical psychologist. I believe in providing people with effective evidence-based treatments. I also believe in suicide prevention and intervention and helping educate and connect individuals at risk for MMH problems with resources that empower them to get the services they need. I really enjoy working with new moms because I believe it is family therapy and when you can help support pregnant women and mothers you are supporting the well being of an entire family!

What We Are Reading
What We Are Reading

Here are articles that caught Joy’s eye this month:

CBS News: 1 In 5 College Students So Stressed They Consider Suicide

College can be so stressful that many students think about killing themselves, and some even try, a new study suggests.

Among more than 67,000 students surveyed, over 20 percent said they experienced stressful events in the last year that were strongly associated with mental health problems, including harming themselves and suicidal thoughts or attempts, researchers found. (Reinberg, 9/10)
Read it here.

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force - Now Focusing on Prevention, Yes!
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force - Now Focusing on Prevention, Yes!

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently released a draft recommendation addressing screening women at risk in order to provide counseling as preventive care: Perinatal Depression: Preventive Interventions. You might recall

Maternal Suicide Tracking in the U.S. – We’re Getting Closer
Maternal Suicide Tracking in the U.S. – We’re Getting Closer

Today, September 10 is International Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day, and it’s time to talk about maternal suicide including maternal suicide reporting in the U.S.

The United Kingdom last reported that suicide is its #1 cause of maternal mortality.  Just three days ago, Japan announced the same.  

The World Health Organization, in response to the United Nations’ millennium development goals, prioritized maternal health and maternal mortality noting that maternal suicide is a leading cause of maternal death in developed countries.

Board Member Spotlight: Alinne Barrera
Board Member Spotlight: Alinne Barrera

Alinne’s story:

BAY AREA, CA - I am a mom, wife, daughter, and sister. I grew up surrounded by strong, independent women who were able to find success (broadly defined) despite adversity. Through my work as a clinical psychologist I’ve heard and experienced countless stories of sacrifice. I am an Associate Professor at Palo Alto University where I am fortunate to work with students who are pursuing their PhD in clinical psychology. On any given day I am working on a number of things related to their training or to my professional development. Two current projects that are very meaningful to me in this role are 1) mentoring first generation college and doctoral level students, many of whom identify as women, people of color, or both; and 2)

Board Member Spotlight: Carole Mendoza
Board Member Spotlight: Carole Mendoza

Another in a series intended to showcase our board members and their story in the arena of maternal mental health care.

Carole’s story:

I’m a wife, mother, friend, and leader. I’m very blessed, but I’ve had my share of difficult times, too. I’m moved to help people who need support and don’t have the resources they need.

Board Member Spotlight: John Smith
Board Member Spotlight: John Smith

First in a series intended to showcase our board members and their story in the arena of maternal mental health care.John's "My Why"


ST LOUIS, MO - Meet John, a 2020 Mom Board Member, and learn why John is moved to be a part of change in maternal mental health.

My name is John Smith. (The adventures I can tell you about my namesake are legendary.) I'm pleased to be serving as a new board member for 2020 Mom.

What We Are Reading
What We Are Reading

We’re introducing a new type of blog post based on your requests - to share “Craveable Content” - a summary of what articles are catching our Founder and Executive Director Joy Burkhard’s eye.

Death by Depression, Not Suicide
Death by Depression, Not Suicide

Depression is a horrific illness that affects as many as 10% of Americans at any one time. Depression is a brain disease that can cause confusion and distortions in thinking, as well as interference with basic physiologic functions, including: sleep, energy, appetite, motor function and more.

Advocacy Days Made an Impression on Me
Advocacy Days Made an Impression on Me

Washington D.C. has always been a place that draws me. It is a place of action, compromise, debate, activism. Needless to say, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of this year’s Advocacy Days with 2020 Mom. I would like to take a moment to share three aspects of the few days in D.C. that were most impactful and memorable to me.

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