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Maternal mental health challenges are temporary and treatable. Resources are available.

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1 in 5 women will experience a
MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGE or
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER
during pregnancy or postpartum

75%

75% of women who screen at-risk
for postpartum depression
RECEIVE NO TREATMENT

0
ANNUAL COST PER PAIR

$32,000 is the annual cost
per mother-infant pair of NOT TREATING
maternal mental health issues

Maternal Mental Health Challenges

Get the facts about maternal mental health challenges, including signs and symptoms, risk factors, and interventions for recovery.

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Policy, Advocacy, and Awareness

MMHLA creates collaboration and connections to address maternal mental health issues with a coordinated and comprehensive approach.

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Resources for Mothers and Families

If you or someone you know is experiencing a maternal mental health challenge, know that you are not alone. Here’s where to find help.

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Who We Are

MMHLA is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the mental health of childbearing women in the United States by advocating for universal education, screening, referral, and treatment of postpartum depression and related maternal mental health (MMH) challenges.

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