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Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Division

Maternal Mental Health

Here at MCAH, we believe all parents, babies and families deserve to be happy. Yet 1 in 3 pregnant people experience clinically significant anxiety or depression symptoms during or after pregnancy. An emotionally healthy parent is better able to establish a strong relationship with her baby, which fosters healthy infant development and family bonds.

Maternal Mental Health Partners

Printed Materials

Download and provide these materials to mothers and families in your community. MCAH wants everyone to know that there is no shame in seeking help, and most women experience full recovery when they get treatment.

Preview of Maternal Mental Health Fact Sheet

Maternal Mental Health Fact Sheet

Download in English (PDF) or Spanish (PDF)

Preview of Coloring Sheets Stress Relief

Coloring Sheets Stress Relief

Download in English (PDF) or

Preview of Data Brief Maternal and Child Health Assessment: Symptoms of depression during and after pregnancy

Data Brief Maternal and Child Health Assessment: Symptoms of depression during and after pregnancy

Download English (PDF)

Video Library

Share these videos on your website and in social media posts.​​

 

Spanish Version (YouTube, 2 min) 

 

In her words: Essence of the Mother of Mental Health (YouTube) 

Social Media Library

MCAH offers a variety of prewritten messages to help raise awareness about maternal mental health. 

Copy and paste the text to share on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. To use corresponding graphics, click on the image to enlarge, then right click and "save as". You will now be able to upload this higher resolution image to your social media site.

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