An Honest Take on Motherhood and Mental Health
ACCESSWIRE•04/11/2026•08:45 ET
0
Key Highlights
- ➤Maternal mental health conditions affect 1 in 5 mothers and 800,000 U.S. families annually
- ➤Three out of four women with maternal mental health conditions never receive treatment
- ➤Mental health conditions contribute to nearly a quarter of pregnancy-related deaths
- ➤Only 16% of the childbearing population has adequate maternal mental health provider access
- ➤CVS Health offers specialized training and nationwide virtual behavioral health services
Expert Statements
Joanne Armstrong, MD, Vice president and chief medical officer for women’s health at CVS Health
“The problem isn't that we do not understand maternal mental health. We do. The challenge is ensuring that screening leads to care, and that care is available.”
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / November 4, 2026 / We talk a lot about what it takes to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. We talk much less about what it takes for a mother to be healthy, especially when it comes to her mental health.
That gap matters. Maternal mental health conditions are common and treatable, yet too many women still struggle without receiving the recognition, support or care they need.
Get started
Create a free account to read the full story.