""This May, take a moment to check in on the new moms in your life and ask how they're doing-really doing. If they need support, there are many ways to help, including connecting them with Postpartum Support International at Postpartum.net.""
""The more we talk openly about perinatal mental health disorders-which can feel incredibly isolating-the more we can ensure no one has to navigate them alone.""
""After my son was born in 1994, I experienced postpartum depression and anxiety, and even as a mental health professional, I didn't recognize what I was going through.""
National Maternal Mental Health Month aims to raise awareness of Perinatal Mental Health Disorders, which affect 800,000 people annually. Only 25% receive treatment. One in five women and one in ten men experience depression or anxiety during the perinatal period. Many parents suffer in silence due to stigma. PMH disorders are the most common complications of childbearing and a leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. Open conversations can help reduce isolation and encourage seeking support.
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