07/28/2025
🟣 Statement from Postpartum Support International (PSI): We Must Do Better for Parents 🟣
Perinatal mental health disorders—like depression, anxiety, and OCD during pregnancy or postpartum—are the most common complications of childbearing and a leading cause of maternal mortality. That’s why PSI is deeply concerned about the recent FDA panel discussion questioning the use of SSRIs (antidepressants) during pregnancy.
Here's what everyone should know:
✅ SSRIs are among the most studied medications used in pregnancy—backed by 30+ years of research.
✅ They are a vital, often life-saving, part of comprehensive treatment for perinatal mental health disorders.
✅ Mental health is health. Stigmatizing psychiatric medication only fuels misinformation and shame—and puts families at risk.
Sadly, the recent FDA panel did not include enough perinatal mental health experts, and some of the discussion spread dangerous and misleading messages. The maternal mental health community deserves better.
PSI continues to stand with parents. No one should suffer in silence.
If you or someone you love needs support, please reach out:
📱 Call or text the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773
🌐 Visit: postpartum.net
📲 Download the free “Connect by PSI” app (English & Spanish)
📣 Providers: PSI offers expert consultation for prescribers managing perinatal psychiatric care. Learn more: https://go.postpartum.net/PPConsult
PSI Full Statement: https://postpartum.net/fda-panel-discussion-regarding-ssri-in-pregnancy/
The following is a statement from Postpartum Support International (PSI): We are Postpartum Support International (PSI), the world’s largest organization representing parents affected by perinatal mental health disorders (PMHDs), including pregnancy and postpartum depression, anxiety, obsessive-co...
