Depression & Anxiety During and After Pregnancy

Health and Wellness Postpartum Pregnancy

Brochures for Women, Partners and Families

These companion tri-fold brochures from HRSA's Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) alert women and their families and friends to the symptoms and seriousness of depression and anxiety during and after pregnancy, and how to get help/treatment. HRSA/MCHB offers an online and print version of both brochures:

  • Depression & Anxiety During and After Pregnancy Brochure for Moms
  • Depression & Anxiety During and After Pregnancy Brochure for Fathers, Partners, Families & Friends 

HRSA/MHCB also offers a longer booklet on Depression During & After Pregnancy in English and Spanish on their Mental and Behavioral Health: Mothers, Children & Families page under Related Resources.

Additional resources for individuals in need of assistance (emergent or otherwise) can be found via the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator and MentalHealth.gov. 

HRSA Perinatal Depression Brochure for Moms
Developed by: U.S Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau
WIC Guidance - Screening and Referring Women with or at Risk for Depression

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