Where can I get help for postpartum depression?

Call the Postpartum Support International helpline at 1-800-944-4773, text HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line, or call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Your OB-GYN or midwife can also screen you and provide referrals to local perinatal mental health providers.

Is postpartum depression treatable?

PPD is treatable — approximately 80% of women improve with appropriate treatment including therapy, medication, or both. Treatment options include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy, medication, and peer support.

If you or someone you know is in crisis:

988 (Crisis Lifeline)

Text HOME to 741741

1-800-944-4773 (PSI Helpline)

Postpartum Depression Resources by City

Approximately 1 in 7 women experience postpartum depression. (CDC, 2023). Across the cities CityCheck tracks, an estimated 303,467 new parents may experience postpartum depression each year. PPD is treatable — approximately 80% of women improve with appropriate treatment including therapy, medication, or both.. Find therapists, support groups, and crisis resources in your city.

Prevalence

1 in 7

CDC, 2023

Treatment Success Rate

80%

improve with treatment

Paternal PPD

Up to 10%

of new fathers affected

Top 50 Cities by Estimated PPD Population

New YorkNew York

~13,905 affected/yr1499 providers

Los AngelesCalifornia

~6,549 affected/yr646 providers

ChicagoIllinois

~4,393 affected/yr390 providers

HoustonTexas

~4,331 affected/yr423 providers

PhoenixArizona

~2,565 affected/yr338 providers

PhiladelphiaPennsylvania

~2,744 affected/yr324 providers

San AntonioTexas

~2,628 affected/yr210 providers

San DiegoCalifornia

~2,571 affected/yr244 providers

DallasTexas

~2,086 affected/yr269 providers

Fort WorthTexas

~1,518 affected/yr195 providers

JacksonvilleFlorida

~1,701 affected/yr203 providers

AustinTexas

~1,505 affected/yr202 providers

San JoseCalifornia

~1,411 affected/yr137 providers

CharlotteNorth Carolina

~1,458 affected/yr186 providers

ColumbusOhio

~1,551 affected/yr164 providers

San FranciscoCalifornia

~1,185 affected/yr115 providers

SeattleWashington

~1,351 affected/yr114 providers

DenverColorado

~1,011 affected/yr121 providers

Oklahoma CityOklahoma

~1,318 affected/yr101 providers

El PasoTexas

~1,162 affected/yr113 providers

Las VegasNevada

~1,089 affected/yr97 providers

NashvilleTennessee

~1,149 affected/yr113 providers

BostonMassachusetts

~1,237 affected/yr97 providers

DetroitMichigan

~1,072 affected/yr108 providers

PortlandOregon

~1,204 affected/yr96 providers

MemphisTennessee

~881 affected/yr106 providers

BaltimoreMaryland

~922 affected/yr109 providers

MilwaukeeWisconsin

~928 affected/yr108 providers

AlbuquerqueNew Mexico

~1,040 affected/yr108 providers

FresnoCalifornia

~971 affected/yr111 providers

TucsonArizona

~978 affected/yr113 providers

SacramentoCalifornia

~816 affected/yr82 providers

AtlantaGeorgia

~866 affected/yr87 providers

Kansas CityMissouri

~867 affected/yr81 providers

MesaArizona

~716 affected/yr87 providers

RaleighNorth Carolina

~946 affected/yr97 providers

Colorado SpringsColorado

~686 affected/yr98 providers

MiamiFlorida

~720 affected/yr86 providers

OmahaNebraska

~670 affected/yr82 providers

Virginia BeachVirginia

~680 affected/yr70 providers

Long BeachCalifornia

~776 affected/yr84 providers

OaklandCalifornia

~640 affected/yr59 providers

MinneapolisMinnesota

~721 affected/yr81 providers

BakersfieldCalifornia

~586 affected/yr65 providers

TulsaOklahoma

~653 affected/yr67 providers

TampaFlorida

~633 affected/yr73 providers

AuroraColorado

~693 affected/yr79 providers

ArlingtonTexas

~652 affected/yr78 providers

WichitaKansas

~621 affected/yr70 providers

ClevelandOhio

~585 affected/yr71 providers

Browse by State

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Alabama66 cities

Alaska4 cities

Arizona44 cities

Arkansas39 cities

California376 cities

Colorado54 cities

Connecticut20 cities

Delaware6 cities

Florida176 cities

Georgia100 cities

Idaho27 cities

Illinois225 cities

Indiana87 cities

Iowa41 cities

Kansas38 cities

Kentucky41 cities

Louisiana33 cities

Maine11 cities

Maryland23 cities

Massachusetts58 cities

Michigan90 cities

Minnesota103 cities

Mississippi41 cities

Missouri81 cities

Montana7 cities

Nebraska16 cities

Nevada10 cities

New Hampshire11 cities

New Jersey117 cities

New Mexico19 cities

New York90 cities

North Carolina93 cities

North Dakota9 cities

Ohio176 cities

Oklahoma46 cities

Oregon56 cities

Pennsylvania70 cities

Rhode Island8 cities

South Carolina43 cities

South Dakota14 cities

Tennessee65 cities

Texas256 cities

Utah67 cities

Vermont4 cities

Virginia40 cities

Washington91 cities

West Virginia13 cities

Wisconsin98 cities

Wyoming11 cities

Understanding Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression is a serious mood disorder that can affect any new parent regardless of age, income, race, or background. Approximately 1 in 7 women experience postpartum depression. (CDC, 2023). Symptoms can appear any time within the first year after birth and range from persistent sadness and anxiety to difficulty bonding with the baby.

PPD is treatable — approximately 80% of women improve with appropriate treatment including therapy, medication, or both. (Postpartum Support International). Treatment options include therapy (particularly CBT and interpersonal therapy), medication (many antidepressants are compatible with breastfeeding), and peer support. Early intervention leads to better outcomes.

Partners can also experience perinatal mood disorders — up to 10% of new fathers experience paternal postpartum depression. (Paulson & Bazemore, JAMA, 2010). Postpartum psychosis is rare, affecting 1 to 2 per 1,000 births, but is a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment. (Sit, Rothschild & Wisner, 2006).

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