Postpartum Depression


HealthyMinds.org – Postpartum Depression
A fact sheet on postpartum depression offered by the American Psychiatric Association.

MedEd  (en español)
Information for new parents on postpartum depression.

Medline Plus – Postpartum Depression  (en español)
Gives a brief description of the difference between “baby blues” and postpartum depression and offers links to resources with information about postpartum depression, coping strategies and treatment information. Also available in several languages including Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Russian, etc.

Postpartum Dads Helping Families
A resource for new fathers whose partners are experiencing postpartum depression, or who may be experiencing depression themselves. This site has been developed as an outreach project with the support of Postpartum Support International.

Postpartum Depression: Websites Serving Wake County
NC Health Info provides names of providers in Wake County who specialize in PPD care and links to their practices.

PSI: Postpartum Support International
PSI is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to eradicate the ignorance related to pregnancy-related mood disorders and to advocate, educate and provide support for maternal mental health in every community, worldwide. Check the North Carolina resource page for links to local support groups.

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