Postpartum Psychosis Awareness Day: Educating Mothers, Families, and Health Care Providers
May 11
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Postpartum psychosis is the most severe form of postpartum psychiatric illness. This Pregnancy and Postpartum Awareness Day (PPPAD), Dr. Ruta Nonacs, MD, PhD, writes about the signs and symptoms of postpartum psychosis to watch for.
"Today, May 1, 2026 is Postpartum Psychosis Awareness Day, launched by survivors of postpartum psychosis in 2021 to raise awareness about the most severe and devastating of perinatal mental health disorders. This is an opportunity to support mothers and families who have experienced postpartum psychosis, to increase awareness of postpartum psychosis, and to provide education to mothers, families, and health care providers." — Dr. Ruta Nonacs, MD, PhD
Thank you for using your voice to shine a light on postpartum psychosis. To the survivors and families affected, you are seen and supported. Thank you, Dr. Nonacs, for helping to break the silence and spread awareness today and every day.