Stopping postpartum
depression starts here.

Postpartum depression (PPD) is the leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality and is a critical public health threat around the world.

Common symptoms include feeling sad or depressed, difficulty concentrating, ruminating thoughts, excessive worry about baby's health, lack of enjoyment in the baby, and suicidal thoughts.

PPD afflicts one in seven women and has serious consequences for children and families.

Research into the causes of PPD has been dismally underfunded.

Postpartum psychosis (PPP) is a rare but severe postpartum mood disorder that has rapid onset of symptoms within the first days to weeks postpartum.

Women can experience delusions, hallucinations, and bizarre behavior along with mania.

Sleep disturbance is also very common. If postpartum psychosis goes untreated, it is associated with devastating consequences to mother and baby.