Experiencing severe mental illness can be deeply isolating for women during pregnancy and after birth. As part of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, we are reflecting on the powerful role of peer ...

The first full week in May, is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, and mental health professionals say moms need care too. To stream WTOL on your phone, you need the WTOL app.

One in five mums struggles with maternal mental health. Having a baby is a big life event. It's natural to experience a range of emotions, whether that's during pregnancy or after baby arrives ...

The findings show a sharp drop in maternal mental health, with only 25.8% reporting “excellent” mental health in 2023, down from 38.4% in 2016.

The US is in a maternal health crisis. Pregnant and postpartum women experience preventable sickness and death from mental health conditions. Medical professionals have effective treatments for ...

Between 2016 and 2023, the proportion of US mothers reporting excellent mental health declined from 38% to 26%, with fair or poor mental health rising by 3.5 percentage points, a 63.6% increase ...

Experts warn that cuts to fertility and maternal health programs threaten care access and could deepen reproductive health disparities across the United States.

Mental health conditions are the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths. Utah mothers rank the highest in the U.S. for reporting poor mental health. This includes experiencing anxiety ...

The Maternal and Child Health Bureau provides the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline. Call or text 833-TLC-MAMA (833-852-6262) to talk with a trained counselor 24/7. It’s free and confidential.

News 6 Anchor Bridgett Ellison talked to a licensed therapist who specializes in maternal mental health. Every year, maternal mental health conditions affect approximately 800,000 families in the ...

With a concerted effort to raise awareness and prioritize maternal mental health, we can take steps to ensure a safer journey into motherhood. T Mdlungu/peopleimages.com By Lisa Saul, MD ...