This blog explores how maternal depression and anxiety can be better identified and supported through trauma-informed care. Drawing from experiences with screening tools such as EPDS and GAD-7, it highlights how stigma, cultural beliefs, and limited resources often prevent mothers from receiving the support they need. The article offers practical approaches for healthcare providers, communities, and policymakers to create safer, more responsive systems of care.

A week after becoming a mom, Maddie found herself in a place she never expected – an inpatient psychiatric unit. She had a healthy pregnancy, a supportive partner, and time off work to heal. But that was not enough to protect her from the mental health crisis that followed, and sadly, she’s not alone.