Healthy Mothers, Healthy Families, and a Healthier World

Online Therapy

Telehealth and Maternal Mental Health Needs

Najma Khorrami, M.P.H., and Homa K. Ahmadzia, M.D., M.P.H. on April 30, 2021

New research shows that telehealth, which expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic, can improve maternal mental health.

New research shows that telehealth, which expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic, can improve maternal mental health.

Psychiatry

Lessons Learned From My Toddler During a Pandemic

Najma Khorrami, M.P.H., and Homa K. Ahmadzia, M.D., M.P.H. on December 30, 2020

How a physician's toddler revealed meaning during a year of turbulence.

How a physician's toddler revealed meaning during a year of turbulence.

Environment

The Challenges of Virtual Schooling

Najma Khorrami, M.P.H., and Homa K. Ahmadzia, M.D., M.P.H. on October 1, 2020

What are the ways students, parents and families can adapt and thrive during virtual schooling? Here is some insight from a school counselor.

What are the ways students, parents and families can adapt and thrive during virtual schooling? Here is some insight from a school counselor.

Confidence

Experiencing the Ups and Downs of Motherhood

Najma Khorrami, M.P.H., and Homa K. Ahmadzia, M.D., M.P.H. on June 30, 2020

Do you feel capable as a mother? If you don't, here are some reminders to help you change your mind.

Do you feel capable as a mother? If you don't, here are some reminders to help you change your mind.

Health

Self-Care for New and Expectant Mothers in the Pandemic

Najma Khorrami, M.P.H., and Homa K. Ahmadzia, M.D., M.P.H. on May 28, 2020

Women who are pregnant or recently gave birth face a new range of challenges. These strategies could help.

Women who are pregnant or recently gave birth face a new range of challenges. These strategies could help.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Learning Lessons From COVID-19

Najma Khorrami, M.P.H., and Homa K. Ahmadzia, M.D., M.P.H. on May 22, 2020

Let's talk peace. Our strength is in our unity and coexistence.

Let's talk peace. Our strength is in our unity and coexistence.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Mother's Day 2020: A Global Look and Reasons to Celebrate

Najma Khorrami, M.P.H., and Homa K. Ahmadzia, M.D., M.P.H. on May 10, 2020

Here's a peek into worldwide traditions held for mothers and a handful of possible reasons to celebrate.

Here's a peek into worldwide traditions held for mothers and a handful of possible reasons to celebrate.

Gratitude

Gratitude in the Time of Coronavirus

Najma Khorrami, M.P.H., and Homa K. Ahmadzia, M.D., M.P.H. on May 4, 2020

Gratitude for sacrifices we are all making, including individuals and families, is key to moving forward.

Gratitude for sacrifices we are all making, including individuals and families, is key to moving forward.

Pregnancy

Pandemic and Pregnancy: What You Should Know

Najma Khorrami, M.P.H., and Homa K. Ahmadzia, M.D., M.P.H. on March 15, 2020

An initial look at pregnancy and the coronavirus coming out of China.

An initial look at pregnancy and the coronavirus coming out of China.

Education

Family Planning and Education Are Key for Women Worldwide

Najma Khorrami, M.P.H., and Homa K. Ahmadzia, M.D., M.P.H. on February 19, 2020

Reaching more young girls via primary and secondary education, combined with family planning services, is akin to strengthening families all over the world.

Reaching more young girls via primary and secondary education, combined with family planning services, is akin to strengthening families all over the world.

Health

Global Maternal Health: Landscape and Lessons Learned

Najma Khorrami, M.P.H., and Homa K. Ahmadzia, M.D., M.P.H. on January 29, 2020

When more women are empowered, we see healthy mothers, healthy families, and a healthier world.

When more women are empowered, we see healthy mothers, healthy families, and a healthier world.