You might find this stat shocking: Women in general are twice as likely to have depression than men with around 1 in 8 women (10%) being diagnosed with depression. Mental health challenges can be difficult to navigate, and it can be especially challenging for women who may face hormonal changes and challenges at different stages of their lives, including puberty, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause. We’re sharing mental health challenges women face at each stage and age of life, as well as support and resources. 

In the world of pregnancy and motherhood, we’re no strangers to talking about the physical risks of pregnancy. But we don't talk about risk in the form of mental health conditions – and they take the lives of more women than pre-eclampsia, cancer, and delivery-related bleeding. In fact, over 80% of maternal deaths are preventable, with 1/4 of those being linked to mental health conditions. We need to talk about it more. And that starts today.