06/05/2026
"It is okay to not be okay. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness."
World Maternal Mental Health Day, observed each year on the first Wednesday of May (May 6, 2026), shines a light on perinatal mental health disorders (PMADs)-conditions that impact nearly 1 in 5 mothers. The day emphasizes breaking stigma, promoting early support and treatment, and fostering a compassionate environment for those experiencing anxiety or depression during pregnancy and throughout the first year after childbirth.