Postpartum mental health resources

The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale is the same 10-question screening providers use. Ours is scored entirely on your device — nothing is stored or sent — and gives you a concrete result to bring to a professional.

Call or text 1-800-944-4773 (English & Spanish). Not a crisis line — trained volunteers who listen, reassure, and connect you with support in your area. A good first call when you don’t know where to start.

Facilitated virtual groups for dozens of situations — new moms, dads and partners, NICU parents, loss, birth trauma, and more. No diagnosis, referral, or payment required.

PSI created the Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) — the credential that tells families a therapist has specialized training in this field. Many clinicians in our directory hold it, and we display it on every profile that does. If you’re a therapist considering the certification, start with PSI’s training program.

Any of them can screen you for postpartum depression and anxiety — you don’t need to wait for a scheduled visit, and pediatricians increasingly screen parents at well-baby checkups. “I don’t feel like myself” is a complete sentence and a valid reason to call.

1-800-662-4357 — 24/7 treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use, in English and Spanish.

Practical writing from the licensed therapists in our directory — how to tell baby blues from PPD, grounding techniques for anxious moments, talking to your partner, and what EMDR can do for birth trauma.