Light For Kara Walk 2019: Raising Awareness of Maternal Mental Health

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Did you know that 1 in 7 moms will experience a Perinatal Mood or Anxiety Disorder (PMAD)? I do, because I was one of them.

On August 25, 2019 our community will come together to raise awareness of Maternal Mental Health and to honor the life of Kara (Morrow) Kovlakas, an elementary school teacher and mother of two, whose life was taken by postpartum depression on October 13, 2016.

In 2017, Kara’s family launched the website Light For Kara with a mission to share Kara’s struggle with Postpartum Depression and to bring awareness to the number one complication of child birth, a Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMAD). Their hope is that by sharing their story, other families who may be struggling with a postpartum mental health disorder will find help, support and resources.

Light For Kara aims to shed light on maternal mental health with all proceeds split between The Malta House and Postpartum Support International CT Chapter

The 2nd Annual Light For Kara 5k will take place on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Calf Pasture Bach in Norwalk. The event will shed light on maternal mental health and all proceeds will be split between the Malta House, a shelter in Norwalk for pregnant women, mothers and their babies and Postpartum Support International – Connecticut Chapter, an organization whose mission is to increase awareness about the emotional changes women experience during the perinatal period. At the event you will have the option of running a 5K or participating in a (kid and stroller friendly) 1 mile walk. In addition, children can participate in a free “fun run”.

Last years 1st Annual Light For Kara 5K

Those who knew Kara remember her as vibrant, outgoing and loving. She was an avid runner and workout enthusiast. On the day of the race, her family would like others to remember her infectious smile, and for those who can relate to Kara’s struggles to know they are not alone.

To register for this event please visit: https://runsignup.com/lightforkara

To find out more about Postpartum Support International visit: https://psichapters.com/ct/

To find out more about Malta House: https://www.maltahouse.org/

Light For Kara website: https://www.lightforkara.com/

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Alisa Fulvio
Alisa is a psychotherapist, life coach and mom of three. Alisa is a native of Fairfield County and lives with her husband (a New York transplant), daughter (October 2012) and two sons (January 2015, June 2018). Following the birth of her second child, Alisa left her full-time job and pursued her dream of starting her own private practice by founding Balanced Being Counseling, LLC and Balanced Being Coaching, LLC (abalancedbeing.com) located in downtown Fairfield. Alisa specializes in working with young women and moms to decrease stress and manage feelings of anxiety and depression. She is trained in treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and is an active committee member of Postpartum Support International- CT Chapter serving as the Communications Chair. Alisa is the creator the Facebook Group, Balanced Mama, a non-judgmental space for moms to feel inspired, gain support and come together among the chaos. She is passionate about motherhood, supporting women, buffalo chicken and a good margarita.

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