Health
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Leigh Ann Frost, RN, BSN
Maternal, Family, & Nutrition Manager
970-498-6731
frostle@co.larimer.co.us
Community Materials and Campaigns related to Pregnancy-related depression and anxiety
Find campaign materials and resources available to share and use to support perinatal families. There are options to download, print, or order copies of these materials, and in most cases, there are English and Spanish versions available.
Pregnancy-related mood and anxiety disorders occur during pregnancy, after giving birth, following adoption, and after a pregnancy loss. In Colorado, nearly 1 in 9 women who give birth will experience signs and symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. This makes pregnancy-related mood disorders the most common complication of pregnancy (PSI, 2018).
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Air Quality Alert
We've had many Action Days for Multiple Pollutants lately. Potential for high ozone remains and lingering health impacts from exposure to fine particulates will continue this week. Unusually Sensitive People should use caution with increased activity this week.
What is mental health?
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. - MentalHealth.gov
