September is both Mental Health Awareness Month and Suicide Prevention Month.

 

 Maternal mental health is a big part of mental health awareness starting with postpartum depression. Many women experience what is often referred to as the baby blues, but Dr. Ravi Johar with United Healthcare says that's different from depression.

 

Johar says it's important for new moms to have a solid support network.

 

Adding a new member to the family affects everyone including mom, dad, siblings and even grandparents and aunts and uncles. Johar says dads can even experience a form of postpartum depression.

 

Raising awareness of mental health issues can support better outcomes for children and families.