We are the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (MMHLA)
A 501(c)3 nonpartisan nonprofit organization leading national efforts to improve maternal mental health in the United States by advocating for policies, building partnerships, and curating information.
Need help?
Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
Free. Confidential. 24/7. Call or Text. English and Spanish. Staffed by trained counselors.
The United States is experiencing a maternal mental health crisis.
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Mental health conditions are the leading cause of maternal mortality, accounting for 27.7% of pregnancy-related deaths.
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75% of women experiencing maternal mental health conditions do not get the care needed for recovery.
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The cost of not treating maternal mental health conditions is $32,000 per mother-infant pair totaling $14.2 billion nationally.
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Left untreated, these illnesses can have long-term negative impacts on parents, babies, families, and society.
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Specific groups have a higher risk for maternal mental health conditions as determined by race, ethnicity, family history of mental illness, pregnancy and birth experience, and other risk factors.
What We Do
Advocate for Change
We advocate for national policies that improve maternal mental health and ensure access for all.
Build Partnerships
We convene experts from across sectors to identify issues and formulate solutions to improve maternal mental health.
Curate Information
We provide expert information and resources about organizations, programs, and policies that address maternal mental health.
FACT SHEET
Maternal Mental Health Overview
Fall 2026 Webinar Series
Delving Into Maternal Mental Health
Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance is offering a 4-part webinar series in Fall 2026 designed specifically for healthcare and mental health providers, public health professionals, policymakers, and people with lived experience in their role as advocates.
Webinar Topics:
Intermediate Levels of Care: Treating Severe Maternal Mental Health Conditions
Conversation with the Experts: SSRIs During Pregnancy and Lactation
Pregnancy and Postpartum Psychosis: Know the Signs, Symptoms, and Next Steps
Inpatient Psychiatry Programs: When Perinatal Patients Need Hospitalization
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