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Postpartum Depression

One in 7 pregnant and birthing people may experience depression or anxiety. One in 10 new partners including fathers may also 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  More information and resources  Find support  Postpartum Depression Regulations & Billing Resources  Postpartum Depression articles & literature  Special Commission on Ellen Story Commission on Postpartum Depression 

Contact Information

Phone

Need help now? Contact your healthcare provider or the number below: Call Postpartum Depression Resources, Need help now? Contact your healthcare provider or the number below: at (866) 472-1897

Massachusetts PSI Warm Line

Experiencing a crisis, yourself or a family member? Call Postpartum Depression Resources, Experiencing a crisis, yourself or a family member? at (877) 382-1609

Emergency Services Program/Mobile Crisis Intervention

Call Postpartum Depression Resources at (877) 382-1609

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

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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 Email Maternal Health Initiatives at Beth.Buxton@mass.gov

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