PSI’s The Climb®, the world’s largest event raising awareness of pregnancy and postpartum mental health disorders, will hold a regional Climb in Lexington on October 6th. Survivors of postpartum depression (PPD), anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and psychosis from all over the world will walk, stroll or climb together at a local park or hiking trail to symbolize their collective rise out of the darkness. Participants will raise funds for Postpartum Support International (PSI), a nonprofit organization and online community of support resources for parents around the world. Our events are unique from other health walks, because our communities include the people who have suffered from a mental health complication and the doctors, therapists, hospital administrators, researchers and other professionals walking arm in arm.
Everyone is invited to participate in their local Climb® to be held at Gibson Pond Park in Lexington on October 6th at 3 {: } 0 0 \mathrm { p m } . Participants must register prior to the event at give. postpartum.net/team/teamcolumbiasc Sponsorships from local businesses are also being accepted. Please contact local Climb Leaders, Amanda Davis or Brooke Wymer Ellis at columbiascclimb@gmail.com for more information on sponsorships that will help support the Climb.
“It is an exciting time for The Climb, and a growing awareness worldwide of the mental health needs of new and expecting parents,” said Wendy N. Davis, Executive
Director of Postpartum Support International. “Working together, we are improving the safety net for families around the world. This event unifies those suffering, survivors, doctors, and therapists, in the fight against perinatal mental health complications. We hope you will join us.”
Money raised by the Climb will support PSI’s goal to provide funds to PSI and its State Chapters, provide low-cost training in perinatal mood disorders for providers in underserved areas, train law enforcement and legal experts, mentor peer supporters and group leaders, and train primary healthcare providers. To learn more about PSI’s The Climb®, visit postpartum.net/ climbout or contact the local Climb Leaders, Amanda Davis and Brooke Wymer Ellis at columbiascclimb@gmail.com.
About Postpartum Support International
Postpartum Support International (PSI), founded in 1987, is the leading organization dedicated to helping women and families suffering from perinatal mental health disorders. We provide direct peer support to families, train professionals in perinatal mental health assessment and treatment, and provide a bridge to connect families with those specialists. PSI has professional and lay members in every US State and 49 other countries. For more information, visit
postpartum.net, follow on X (@at)@postpartumhelp or like our Facebook page (@page)at Postpartum Support International.
