Maternal mental health is not a side issue. It’s central to the health of mothers, babies, and families across Texas.
May 6 is World Maternal Mental Health Day, a reminder that supporting mothers’ mental health is essential to improving health for families.
Too many women experience depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges during and after pregnancy, often without the support they need. These challenges are shaped by more than clinical care. They’re tied to access, affordability, community support, and everyday non-medical conditions that influence health.
It also means listening. Through our work to activate community voices, we hear directly from mothers about what they need and where systems fall short. And through partnerships across sectors beyond health, we help bring together the people and organizations who can turn those insights into real change.
Maternal mental health is about more than treatment. It’s about building systems that recognize, support, and respond to the many realities women face before, during, and after pregnancy.
You can find resources and more at https://wmmhday.org/
