Teen Post-Partum Depression

Teen Moms, Post-Partum Depression is Not Your Fault! 

Being a mom at any age is hard, but being a teen mom comes with its own set of challenges. If you are experiencing feelings of extreme sadness or hopelessness; extreme anxiety, irritability, or rage; overwhelming exhaustion; inability to bond with your baby or thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, it may be postpartum depression (PPD). You are not alone in this! PPD affects about 1 in 9 women in the US, but this number is even higher for teen moms. 

A research study may be an option! Researchers are currently evaluating an investigational medication aiming to ease the symptoms of PPD in teen moms. 

Qualified participants must:

• Be a 15-17-year-old female
• Have given birth in the last 6 months
• Be experiencing a major depressive episode that began between the third trimester and 4 weeks after delivery
• Additional criteria apply

Access to study medication and oversight from a board-certified physician may be available at no cost, no insurance required. Reimbursement for study-related time and travel is available for those who qualify and participate.