Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) affect a significant number of women during pregnancy and postpartum, yet they often go undiagnosed and untreated.

Postpartum depression (PPD) affects approximately 1 in 7 mothers, but Black mothers face unique challenges that make them more susceptible to severe and untreated PPD.

At Black Girls Mental Health Collective (BGMHC), our mission is to provide culturally competent, accessible, and transformative mental health care to Black women and birthing people.

The Black Girls Mental Health Collective Foundation (BGMHCF) was born out of a deep commitment to advancing mental health care for Black women and birthing people.

Preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and organ damage, disproportionately affects Black women in the United States.