Maternal & New Parent Mental Health
The journey to parenthood is filled with joy, love, and growth. It can also be a time of stress, anxiety, and emotional upheaval. Whatever you’re experiencing, you are not alone.
What Is Maternal Mental Health?
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, as well as how we relate to others, handle stress, and make healthy choices. Maternal mental health, also known as the perinatal period, refers specifically to psychological well-being during pregnancy and up to 18-24 months after giving birth.
You’re Not Alone
NAMI provides support to all expecting and new parents, including teens and young mothers, nonbinary and transgender birth givers, and non-birthing partners.
Practical strategies for managing mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, and bipolar disorder before, during, and after pregnancy
Insights into treatments available throughout the perinatal period, including medications
Tips and resources to nurture your mental health, including self-care practices and building a strong support network
