{"id":2,"date":"2026-04-27T14:15:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/beyond-the-blue\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-06-16T10:00:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T14:00:43","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/beyond-the-blues\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond the Blues"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 988: 988va.org<\/a>. 988 is a three-digit calling code for mental health crisis in Virginia. By calling 988, you can get free immediate help from a trained crisis worker at all hours, every day of the week. If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0thinking about suicide, worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, call\u00a0988.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Postpartum depression is a perinatal (perinatal means before and after birth) mood and anxiety disorder. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are the #1 complication of pregnancy and childbirth, and depression is one of the most common issues people experience. We have created this resource hub to connect you to the resources you need to receive care.<\/p>\n

Welcome to the online resource hub for mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period. This webpage provides:<\/p>\n

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  • Information on postpartum depression and other mental health conditions during pregnancy and after delivery<\/li>\n
  • Support resources for families<\/li>\n
  • A Beyond the Blues<\/em> campaign toolkit you can use in your community<\/li>\n
  • An opportunity to share your experience with mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The good news? You are not alone and postpartum depression can be treated.<\/strong> There are resources out there to help you feel better, and we want to make sure families know how to find them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>