New meeting point for mothers: Mama Vida supports in Landstrasse!

New meeting point for mothers: Mama Vida supports in Landstrasse!

in the country road, a busy district of Vienna, have mothers with a migration background and single parents now a place where they can feel supported. The association "Mama Vida" recently opened a new room in the café "Jack and the Coffee Bean" at Hungargasse 56. This step initiated the founder and chairwoman Ludisis Mones Castellanos, who herself had to deal with postpartum depression. Your goal is that no mother in Vienna feels alone.

"Mama Vida" is aimed specifically at mothers who are in challenging life and promotes mental health through community and movement. Castellanos wants to offer mothers a platform with dance and yoga workshops in German, English and Spanish to exchange ideas and recharge their batteries. In addition, mentoring and peer-to-peer formats are offered that enable personal exchange among mothers. Weekly meetings that take place every Wednesday at 4 p.m. invite you to "Salsa, Coffee and Community for Mamas" - a free offer for dancing and networking.

background and needs

The need for such offers is great, because mothers with a migration background are often under considerable pressure. According to a study, these women have numerous risk factors that can affect their mental health, which results in a higher risk of postpartum depression. This is discussed in the publication "Health of Mothers and Children with Migration Background" by the Federal Office of Health. The risk is not only limited to psychological abnormalities, but also includes a higher rate of birth complications and increased mortality after birth.

to raise awareness of specialists who work for this topic in early childhood will take place on June 27, 2025 on the subject of "mothers with a migration background and postpartum mental illness". This is made by Dr. phil. Luljete Shaqiri-Emini, an experienced psychotherapist who is intensively familiar with these challenges. Participation takes place via a video conference and further training points are given.

commitment and future prospects

The commitment of "Mama Vida" is actively supported by other team members, as the deputy Greta Hertemerten. Together they pursue the goal of offering mothers in difficult situations holistic and affordable support. With a number of events that are already planned in other districts, the range of the offer is expanded.

The initiative of Ludisis Mones Castellanos is an important step towards a stronger community and better mental health for mothers in Vienna. It shows that it is time to take the needs of these women seriously and to provide appropriate help. "Mama Vida" could thus be the key to a more peaceful and supportive living environment for many mothers.

More on the new room and the offers of "Mama Vida" are available on Meinbezirk.at Their consequences for mothers with a migration background to clic.sf-mvb.ch and postpartale-depression.ch