Neftaly Creating a postpartum mental health emergency plan

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1. Emergency Contacts

List the most important people to call in a crisis.

  • Primary Support Person:
    Name: __________________
    Phone: __________________
    Relationship: ___________
  • Secondary Support Person:
    Name: __________________
    Phone: __________________
  • Mental Health Professional / Therapist:
    Name: __________________
    Phone: __________________
    Location: _______________
  • OB/GYN or Midwife:
    Name: __________________
    Phone: __________________
  • Local Crisis Line / National Helpline:
    ???? National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
    ???? Postpartum Support International: 1-800-944-4773
    (Text “HELLO” to 741741 for 24/7 crisis text line in the U.S.)

2. Recognizing a Mental Health Crisis

Include symptoms or signs that indicate urgent help is needed:

  • Thoughts of harming yourself or your baby
  • Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, or detachment
  • Intense mood swings or rage
  • Panic attacks or extreme anxiety
  • Feeling disconnected from reality
  • Inability to sleep or eat for multiple days
  • Hallucinations or delusions

3. Immediate Steps to Take

If you’re in crisis, do the following:

  1. Tell someone right away – partner, friend, doctor, or crisis line.
  2. Do not stay alone. Ask someone to be with you until help arrives.
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