World Maternal Mental Health Week:
May 4th-10th 2026
We focus on perinatal mental health this week for the millions navigating the difficult journey through fertility, loss, pregnancy and parenthood. Here at home in NL, 28% of women and birthing parents have identified struggling during their pregnancy and postpartum. These rates are higher than the national average of 23%.
Let's start here and now to make changes so that our generations can be healthy for years to come.
PMHANL
Symposium 2026
Connected Care: From Silos to Systems
Our Event is Closed! Thank you to all who participated!
We are eager to plan for 2027.
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Local Support
Check out, The Wahl Show Podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Wahl, featuring Dr. Archana Vidyasankar, Karen Clarke, Lisa Leonard, and Kayla St. Croix - all bringing different lens of PMH forward for WMMHD 2026
CBC Morning Show - May 6 2026
Saltwire Newspaper - May 7 2026
Municipal Proclamation of WMMHD by City of Mount Pearl
Municipal Proclamation of WMMHD by City of Corner Brook
Provincial Proclamation of WMMHD by Gov NL:
Flora's Walk 2026
This year marks the 5th annual Flora's Walk for Perinatal Mental Health fundraiser!
During the month of May, World Maternal Mental Health Month, numerous walks are held across Canada to raise funds for perinatal mental health services in local communities and to honour the memory of Flora, a Canadian mother who tragically died due to undetected and untreated postpartum psychosis.
We honour Flora and all those who have lost their lives to perinatal mental illness and fight for those struggling to receive care.
Local Walks:
1. Flora's Walk St. John's
Where? Bowring Park, St. John’s
When? May 2, 2026 at 2 PM
Donation/Registration page: https://www.canadahelps.org/s/jJtqJm
2. Flora's Walk Corner Brook
Where? Margaret Bowater Park, Corner Brook
When? May 24, 2026 at 10 AM
Donation/Registration page: https://www.canadahelps.org/s/jNPbbh
Do you know of a Flora's Walks happening in your community? Please email us to let us know!
