Perinatal Mental Health

It is normal for people to have changes in their mood during pregnancy or after giving birth. Most people have the baby blues for about a week. Some people experience depression or anxiety that lasts longer than a few weeks. When this happens, they might be experiencing a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder, such as postpartum depression.

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are very common. 1 in 7 women and 1 in 10 men experience mental health conditions related to pregnancy or after birth.

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available.

Perinatal Mental Health Infographic

English/Inglés
Click here for a printable PDF version of this infographic on Parental Mental Health
(8.5″ x 14″)

Español/Spanish
Haga click aquí para obtener una versión PDF imprimible de esta infografía sobre Salud Mental Parental
(8.5″ x 14″)

Marshallese
Click here for a printable PDF version of this infographic on Parental Mental Health in Marshallese
(8.5″ x 14″)

Where to Find Help

Perinatal Support Washington

• Warm Line: 1-888-404-7763

Perinatal Support Washington provides free telephone or text message support for all parents and their family members.  They can offer professional referrals and information about other resources in your community.

• Support Directory: Click here

Perinatal Support Washington also provides an online Perinatal Mental Health support directory. You can search for resources by location, insurance, specialties such as perinatal loss, birth trauma, or provider demographics such as LGBTQA, BIPOC, and more.

• Families of Color Guide: Click here

This PDF lists providers of color, support groups for BIPOC parents, and other resources.

• Other Resources for Parents: Click here

This webpage lists other helpful resources for parents, including support groups, online therapy, perinatal loss resources, and a referral guide for dads.

Snohomish County

• Snohomish County Perinatal Mental Health Resources

English/Inglés
Click here for a printable PDF version of a list of Snohomish County Perinatal Mental Health resources
(8.5″ x 11″)

Español/Spanish
Haga click aquí para obtener una versión PDF imprimible de Recursos sobre Salud Mental Prenatal en el Condado de Snohomish
(8.5″ x 11″)

Crisis Support

If you are in crisis, remember that there are people who want to support you. Please call one of the numbers below.

• Snohomish County Crisis Line (24/7): 800-584-3578
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7): 1-800-273-8255

If you are outside of Snohomish County, visit the Health Care Authority website to find your local crisis line phone number, or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number listed above.