Post by Peppy

This week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, and at Peppy, we're proud to stand alongside the national conversation it inspires. This year's theme is A Decade of Voices, marking 10 years of progress, partnership, and lived experience leadership. The focus is on the power of women knowing it is ok to express their needs, feelings, and experiences. As many as 1 in 5 new mothers experiences some type of perinatal mood or anxiety disorder, illnesses that frequently go unnoticed and untreated, often with long-term consequences for both mother and child. This week is a reminder that we all have a role to play in changing that. Whether you work directly with mothers and families or in a supporting role, here's how we can all help: 💛 Listen when someone shares how they're feeling 💛 Signpost colleagues and patients to available support services 💛 Reduce stigma by talking openly about perinatal mental health Let's use this week to champion the voices of mothers everywhere.