For Mental Health Awareness Month and Women's Health Week
For Mental Health Awareness Month and Women's Health Week, I have asked Mental Health Advocate Jennifer Moyer a few questions to help us learn about mental health and get involved with mental health issues. 1. Tell us a little about yourself and how you want to help others as a mental health advocate. My name is Jennifer Moyer. I am first and foremost a wife and mother. I strive to give hope and inspiration to individuals and families that are facing mental health issues. I have volunteered in the area of mental health issues related to childbearing since 2000. I began as a Volunteer Coordinator with Postpartum Support International ( www.postpartum.net ). As a Coordinator, I provided emotional, practical and informational support to women and families dealing with mental health issues related to childbearing. Although I am no longer an active Coordinator with Postpartum Support International, I continue to be...