May 15, 2024

Depression Resources

Visit the websites below to find help in your area or to learn more about mental health.

Connect to community resources

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline. Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). This 24/7, free, confidential hotline is for pregnant women and new moms. Counselors speak both English and Spanish. TTY users can use a preferred relay service or dial 711 and then 1-833-852-6262.

National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is a mental health organization. NAMI is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Postpartum Support International. This organization seeks to increase awareness about the emotional changes that women experience during pregnancy and postpartum.

Learn more about mental health

Office on Women's Health—Talking Postpartum Depression. Learn about stories from women who experienced postpartum depression, from the Office of Women's Health.

Moms' Mental Health Matters. This initiative is designed to provide education about who is at risk for depression and anxiety during and after pregnancy. This campaign offers information about the signs of these problems, and how to get help.

Depression in Women. Learn about depression in women (including causes, symptoms, and treatment) from the National Institute of Mental Health.

Depression Fact Sheet. Information from the Office of Women's Health on the types and treatment of depression.

Mental Health. Content provided by CDC's Mental Health website includes links to tools and resources as well as information on coping and stress.

Feeling Sad After Your Baby Is Born? Video from the American Academy of Pediatrics encouraging parents who are feeling sad or anxious to talk with their pediatricians.