Alexis Joy D'Achille Foundation for Postpartum Depression

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Alexis Joy D'Achille Foundation for Postpartum Depression

The Alexis Joy Foundation is here to help woman and families who are suffering from and affected by perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

Her relationships knew no bounds. She put all those around her at ease with her cool manner and quick sense or humor – lightening and brightening any mood. She was bold, vivacious, and larger than life. She composed herself every day with style and grace. Alexis truly brought Joy into people’s lives. Alexis was also born to be a mother. Which is why she and her husband Steven were thrilled to welc

ome their baby girl Adriana to the world in August of 2013. Throughout her pregnancy, Alexis was her usual, happy self. So excited to meet her daughter, making every preparation and accounting for every detail (in true Alexis fashion). From the moment Adriana arrived, Alexis seemed stressed. Once home, she felt out of control, with anxiety beyond the “normal” new mom worries. Though she sought help, she was not able to get the relief she needed from what was now obviously postpartum depression. Clearly not seeing any other way out, she took her own life on October 10th, 2013 just 6 weeks after Adriana’s birth. The way Alexis died was not the way she lived. She had a doting husband, a beautiful daughter, gorgeous home, great family and friends, and a fulfilling career – everything a girl could hope for. That’s why her passing was so tragic and unexpected. If she could feel that lost and alone, any woman can. In the weeks after, Steven decided he would make it his mission to do what he could to stop something like this from happening again…To create a legacy for Adriana to carry on in her mother’s name. Here is where we honor her. Where we use her story to make a difference. So no other woman feels alone with PPD or gets turned away from the help she needs... So no other family has to struggle to carry on.... Where women and families can come together to recognize and recover from PPD. Alexis was truly a joy to the lives she had touched. Her husband, Steven D'Achille, would want everyone to remember her as the light of his life.

06/21/2025

06/19/2025

06/17/2025

⛳️ It’s almost that time again! The 4th Annual Michael D’Achille Golf Outing benefiting the Alexis Joy D’Achille Foundation is coming up on October 6th — and it always sells out fast!

📣 Sponsors: Lock in your sponsorships ASAP!
🏌️‍♂️ Golfers: Don’t wait to register — help us plan another unforgettable day on the course.

🎩 And of course… start prepping your outfits for our Best Dressed Foursome competition! We can’t wait to see the creativity this year.

👉 Register now:

03/26/2025

Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Michael Dachille Golf Outing, supporting the Alexis Joy D'Achille Foundation for Postpartum Depression. Join us at Treesdale Golf and Country Club on Monday, October 6th. Sponsorship opportunities are now available!

11/15/2024

🍷 Join us at Pomodoro on November 18th for our highly anticipated annual Wine Dinner! 🍇✨

Indulge in an unforgettable evening of exquisite wines and gourmet pairings. Tickets are limited and officially on sale as of today—don’t wait, grab yours now before they’re gone! 🎟️

📅 Date: November 18th
📍 Location: Pomodoro

Click on link to purchase tickets !

Secure your spot and savor a night to remember! 🥂

POMODORO’S TENUTA TORCIANO WINE DINNER Monday, November 18th, 2024

11/12/2024

POMODORO’S TENUTA TORCIANO WINE DINNER Monday, November 18th, 2024

10/29/2024

Thank you KDKA-TV | CBS Pittsburgh for covering our progress with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders more commonly known as Postpartum Depression or PPD. Really proud of Adriana for using her voice in this interview.

In the past, conversations surrounding postpartum depression were taboo, and while they've improved in recent years, there are still many misconceptions about the medical condition.

10/23/2024

Tune into KDKA Pittsburgh CBS at noon today and this evening to see Adriana and talk about Alexis Joy D'Achille Foundation for Postpartum Depression, the program at West Penn Hospital with Allegheny Health Network and hopefully new medications.

10/10/2024

The rare condition can cause hallucinations and delusional thoughts in expecting or new mothers. But it is treatable.

09/23/2024

Thank you Sage Therapeutics for giving me an amazing audience to share my story with! I have no doubt that this team and this groundbreaking pharmaceutical will change the future for mamas and families everywhere! It was an honor to spend time with the team. If you or anyone you know is suffering from a PMAD or PPD please know that this new medication is an option. If your doctors aren’t aware of this new option please tell them. I truly believe that an option like Zurzuvae could have saved Alexis’ life. for more information on Zurzuvae click this link

Please SHARE this link to help spread awareness of this new option for women suffering.

09/04/2024

Get your tickets before they sell out! Alexis Joy D'Achille Foundation for Postpartum Depression is proud to be the beneficiaries of proceeds from this years show! If you haven’t seen David’s custom suits for both men and women check out his page. You might even see Adriana and I on the runway!

7th Annual David Alan Celebrity Charity Fashion Show benefitting the Alexis Joy Foundation

Address

4800 Friendship Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA

Telephone

+14125269520

Website

http://alexisjoyfoundation.org/

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