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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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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

    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.<\/p>\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>