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GATEWAY TO THE BAY TRIATHLON
Pro Triathletes ANDY POTTS and MATT REED accepted bids for relay team members to have a once in a lifetime…
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PSI & Jenny's Light release DVD
“Happy Mom, Happy Family: Understanding Pregnancy & Postpartum Mood & Anxiety Disorders,” an educational DVD, has recently been released by…
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Go Home Gorgeous™ Campaign
Jenny's Light will begin an awareness and fundraising campaign with Go Home Gorgeous™, the Twin Cities' only in-hospital Postpartum Wellness…
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NYTimes: Postpartum Depression Strikes Fathers, Too
By RICHARD A. FRIEDMAN, M.D.
Published in The New York Times: December 7, 2009
The pregnancy was easy, the delivery…
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Jenny's Light Gives $26,000 in Grants!!
We received fifteen total applications from MN, CA, KS, NY, MA, AZ, and VA.
Jenny’s Light is funding seven of…
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Steps To Get Help
Steps to take if you have symptoms of depression or anxiety during or after pregnancy:
- If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, it is very important to get support immediately. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
- Though it can be scary to ask for help, they can help keep you and your baby safe and help you take the first steps towards getting better.
- Tell someone you trust how you are feeling. It is important that you feel safe with the person and that they support you in a non-judgmental way. Ask them to help you find support. Examples of someone you can tell:
- Your partner
- A family member
- A friend
- A healthcare professional
- A religious leader
Review the complete list of steps to follow if you or someone you know may need help.
Upcoming Events
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April 18, May 16, June 20 & July 25
JENNY'S LIGHT KIDS TRIATHLON SERIES
5 races, one each month March – July
Let your kids have fun and stay active while supporting a meaningful cause!
San Jose, CA
www.triathlonkidz.com
RESULTS ARE IN for the 2nd Annual Jenny's Light 5k Charity Run!
Congratulations to all finishers and thank you to everyone who came out to support Jenny’s Light. The event was a overwhelming success with over 600 participants!
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About Jenny's Light
On December 19, 2007, Jennifer and Graham Gibbs Bankston tragically passed away. Jenny suffered silently with postpartum depression but her symptoms could have been detected and treated. Jenny's Light was created by her family to be a source of information, hope and inspiration. We strive to stop this type of tragedy from happening to others. The mission of Jenny's Light is to improve and save lives by increasing awareness of all perinatal mood disorders including postpartum depression.
Recent Media
The May issue of Triathlete magazine features a story on Jenny’s twin-sister Becky and her unbelievable 2008 season, winning the prestigious Toyota Cup overall and having her best season ever. From Triathlete magazines website: Triathlete's May issue features a story on pro triathlete Becky Lavelle and the tragic loss of her twin sister Jenny and her nephew Graham. Due to the overwhelming response from readers, we are providing follow-up information on the impact of postpartum depression on women across the country. Read the entire article'