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Postpartum Depression

1 in 7 pregnant and new mothers may experience depression or anxiety. 1 in 10 new fathers may experience depression or anxiety.

Many new parents develop postpartum depression and other perinatal mood disorders. Depression is common and treatable. If you think you have depression, seek treatment from your health care provider as soon as possible.

What you need to know

About Postpartum Depression (PPD) 
For mothers 
For fathers, friends, & family 
For healthcare providers 
Screening tools, trainings, & continuing education 
Annual summaries on PPD screening activities 
See all 11 of What you need to know 

Contact Information

Phone

Need help now? Contact your healthcare provider or the number below: (866) 472-1897

Massachusetts PSI Warm Line

Experiencing a crisis, yourself or a family member? (877) 382-1609

Emergency Services Program/Mobile Crisis Intervention

(877) 382-1609

Servicios de Emergencia Programa/Móvil de Intervención de Crisis - Emergency Services is available in 105 languages

Online

Massachusetts PSI warm line 
Emergency Services Program/Mobile Crisis Intervention 
Servicios de Emergencia Programa/Móvil de Intervención de Crisis 

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Beth Buxton, LCSW, Program Director, Maternal Health Initiatives Beth.Buxton@MassMail.State.MA.US
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