Expert Q&A: Mothers in Silence: 1 in 5 Experience Perinatal Mental Illness, Yet Most Go Untreated

May 19, 2026
Read time: <5 mins
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Maternal mental health affects millions of families, yet many people still hesitate to talk openly about the challenges that can come with pregnancy and early parenthood. In this Expert Q&A from the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, a U-M expert discusses the realities of perinatal mental health, the pressures facing modern mothers, and why support systems matter.

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