From PPD to Motherhood is a Joke with Guest Yael Daphna Saar

This week, the Mental Health Mamas are joined by the founder of Mama’s Comfort Camp, Yael Daphna Saar. Yael is a mama on a mission to remove guilt, shame and blame from parenting making room for love, joy and rest. The motto of Mama’s Comfort Camp is, “Moms don’t need more advice, we need more support”. Listen in as we discuss Postpartum Depression, how Mama’s Comfort Camp came to be, spinning pandemic parenting  struggles into comedy, self-care and more!
Content Warning: In this episode we talk about suicide in terms of attempt and also a death by suicide. Please take extra good care of yourself.
Episode Mentions:
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Mental Health Resources:
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org for a chat option or call 1-800-273-8255.

Crisis Text Line: Our goal is to help texters move from hot moments to a cool calm. Sometimes, that means we give our texters a resource – like a breathing GIF to help them slow down or a link to finding a support group near them.
Website: www.crisistextline.org
USA text 741741
Canada text 686868
UK text 85258
Ireland 50808

NAMI HelpLine: The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health conditions, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and able to provide guidance.
To contact the NAMI HelpLine, please call 800-950-NAMI (6264), Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., ET, or send an email to [email protected].

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Available 24/7, 365 days a year.
1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Mama’s Comfort Camp
A peer support network where moms of all ages and stages, from around the world (and across the street) lift up each other. Our motto is: Moms don’t need more advice, we need more support. Our lovingly moderated forums are always on: 24/7/365.
Find us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamas.comfort.camp/
Our website: www.motherup.org