PROVIDERS

Would you like to build your capacity to address perinatal depression and anxiety in your work? We offer a variety of learning options, live and self-paced, to help health care, mental health care and social service providers gain the skills needed to support the emotional well being of new and expectant families.

Providers

PARENTS & FAMILIES

Have you or a loved one recently welcomed, or are about to welcome, a child into your family?  Depression and anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum affect all family members. We offer information, a self-care app, and a directory of resources so you can find support for yourself and your loved ones.

Parents & Families

PARENTS & FAMILIES

Have you or a loved one recently welcomed, or are about to welcome, a child into your family?  Depression and anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum affect all family members. We offer information, a self-care app, and a directory of resources so you can find support for yourself and your loved ones.

Parents & Families

GET INVOLVED

Are you interested in becoming more involved in supporting the emotional wellness of new and growing families?  Maternal Mental Health NOW offers a number of opportunities for you to share your story, volunteer, advocate and otherwise support this important cause.

Get Involved

GET INVOLVED

Are you interested in becoming more involved in supporting the emotional wellness of new and growing families?  Maternal Mental Health NOW offers a number of opportunities for you to share your story, volunteer, advocate and otherwise support this important cause.

Get Involved

ABOUT US

Maternal Mental Health NOW was founded in 2007 by Kimberly Wong following her experience with severe postpartum depression.  Learn more about our history, purpose, values and programs.

About Us

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders consist of depression and anxiety that affect any new mother, father or caregiver anytime between conception and 1 year postpartum.

In Los Angeles County, 25% of birthing people reported a depressed mood during pregnancy and/or the postpartum period.
LAMB Survey, 2016

Rates are highest amongst African American and Medi-Cal patients.
LAMB Survey, 2016

Across the state of California 72% of people with perinatal depression or anxiety never received counseling or treatment.
Listening to Mothers Survey, 2018

NEWS & EVENTS

Sex and Perinatal Mental Health Conference

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Connect to Resources and Support

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Maternal Mental Health NOW | Course My Baby Would Be Better Off Without Me Suicide and Perinatal Mental Health
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Online Training

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Conexiones a los recursos locales

Queer & Trans PMH Toolkit

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SUPPORT PARENTS & FAMILIES

You can ensure that all new and expectant parents have the mental health support they need.

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SUPPORT PARENTS & FAMILIES

You can ensure that all new and expectant parents have the mental health support they need.

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