Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month is observed in May, with the goal of increasing public awareness of postpartum and prenatal depression.
The emotional and psychological health of women throughout their pregnancies, deliveries, and postpartum periods is the focus of maternal mental health. It treats disorders that can have a major effect on both mother and child, such as postpartum psychosis, anxiety, and depression. Early detection, supportive care, and interventions like counseling, medication, and community support are all necessary to ensure maternal mental health. Setting this health issue as a top priority is essential for families' overall growth and well-being.