Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week: Because Moms Matter

This week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week — a powerful reminder of the importance of supporting mothers’ emotional and mental wellbeing during pregnancy and postpartum.

 Up to 1 in 5 women experience maternal mental health conditions like postpartum depression or anxiety. Yet far too many of these struggles remain hidden — unspoken, undiagnosed, and untreated — due to stigma, lack of awareness, and barriers to care.

Awareness is the first step toward change. When we speak openly about maternal mental health, we:

• Break down harmful stigmas that keep parents silent

• Normalize seeking support as a vital part of parenting

• Advocate for healthcare systems that recognize and address perinatal mental health needs

This week, let’s: 

 Amplify the voices of mothers Advocate for accessible, culturally responsive perinatal mental health care Remind every struggling parent: you are not alone, and help is available.

When we support mothers, we support entire families. Healthy moms build healthy homes, strong communities, and brighter futures. Let’s stand with them — this week and every week.

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Post Written by Genevieve Gonzalez