09/11/2024
Maternal su***de is a leading cause of maternal mortality. Despite common misconceptions, pregnancy and the postpartum period do not protect against the risk of psychiatric disorders or su***de. It has become increasingly urgent and important to normalize the discussion of maternal su***de to raise awareness and double-down on maternal su***de tracking and prevention efforts.
Join us and The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health during Maternal Su***de Awareness Week September 9-13, 2024 as we drive action in improving the reporting of maternal su***de rates in the U.S. and implementing programs to prevent maternal su***de.
During this time, The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health will be hosting webinars, providing fact sheets and social media toolkits and posts, and host the remembrance candlelight vigil with families impacted by maternal su***de to say the names of mothers lost.
In September 2022, the CDC released a report on maternal mortality. Mental health conditions (including deaths by su***de and overdose/poisoning related to substance use disorder) were the leading underlying causes of pregnancy-related death, accounting for 23% of the deaths. More than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths were preventable.
To learn more, visit https://policycentermmh.org/maternal-su***de.
Get help now ⤵️⤵️⤵️
You are not alone. You are not to blame. With help, you will be well.
🔷 In a crisis situation, call or text the National Su***de & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
🔷 Call or text the Postpartum Support International HelpLine at 800-944-4773. You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.
🔷 Call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-852-6262
🔷 Visit postpartum.net for additional programs and resources.
🔷 Join a FREE Online Support Groups! To view the current schedule and register, visit http://bit.ly/FindSupportGroup.
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