Adult Depression

Perinatal Depression

National Institute of Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health provides information on perinatal depression, including causes, symptoms, difference between "baby blues" and postpartum depression, risk factors, and treatment options, as well as resources for those needing help quickly.
 

Postpartum Depression

Office on Women's Health
The Office on Women's Health provides a number of resources for use with participants that cover depression and mental health, such as Postpartum Depression, Emotional Changes After Giving Birth, and Health and Well-Being 2 - Mental Health. Each material is available in various languages.
 

Postpartum Depression - More than Baby Blues

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
You can learn more about depression among women, including the symptoms of and risk factors for both.

“Baby blues,” a term used to describe the worry, sadness, and tiredness many women experience after having a baby, typically resolve on their own within a few days or weeks. With depression, feelings of sadness, anx­iousness, and emptiness don’t go away quickly. Postpartum depression is depression that occurs after having a baby. Feelings of postpartum depression are more intense and last longer than those of “baby blues.” Depression can have consequences for mothers and their young children and families. However, it is treatable.
 

Toolkit for Family Service Providers

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
This SAMHSA toolkit equips providers with information about depression and offers strategies in working with mothers who may be depressed. The toolkit includes resources, referrals and handouts for depression, and screening tools for more serious depression.
 

Brochures for Women, Partners and Families

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Healthy Start EPIC Center
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.
 

Speak Up for Your Mental Health

The Joint Commission
Speak Up for Your Mental Health provides downloadable campaign materials in English and Spanish, including a brochure that provides information about depression, questions to ask a doctor or therapist, and advice on how to speak up if you or a loved one needs help.

Speak Up for Your Mental Health is part of The Joint Commission's Speak Up™ patient safety program that urges patients to:

Speak up if you have questions or concerns.
Pay attention to the care you get.
Educate yourself about your illness.
Ask a trusted family member or friend to be your advocate (advisor or supporter).
Know what medicines you take and why you take them.

Use a health care organization that has been carefully checked out.
Participate in all decisions about your treatment.
 

Maternal Depression: Everyone Can Play a Role to Help Families Thrive

National Institute for Children's Health Quality
The National Institute for Children's Health Quality offers a one-hour webinar, where you'll learn about:

• The prevalence of maternal depression and its effects on early childhood outcomes and health disparities.
• The latest recommendations for maternal depression screening from the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force.
• Strategies for improving access to screenings and interventions.
• Actions you can take at the community, state, and federal level to help more mothers and families get the support they deserve.
   

Maternal Depression

Center for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
WIC and Head Start share common goals in promoting positive health and nutrition for young children and families, and, in many communities, serve the same population. The Center for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation website can serve as a useful resource for both Head Start and WIC, providing action steps and resources, including validated screening tools, training modules, to reduce the impact of depression on families. Other resources for families are available as well.
 

Moms' Mental Health Matters

National Child and Maternal Health Education Program
The Moms' Mental Health Matters initiative is designed to educate consumers and health care providers about who is at risk for depression and anxiety during and after pregnancy, the signs of these problems, and how to get help. Outreach focuses on educating consumers using free materials, including an action plan, posters, and tips that family and friends can use to start a conversation about this issue with their loved one, as well as a video. ​View or order f​ree patient education materials​​ (also available in Spanish).
 

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety

Contra Costa Health
Contra Costa Health provides information on symptoms of perinatal depression and treatments as well as a variety of resources, some of which are available in Spanish, including brochures and family support services such as online support groups, 24/7 phone support (available in English, Spanish and other languages) crisis services, and more.