Moms in Crisis As Their Mental Health Tumbles

Clinical relevance: Modern motherhood is shifting as women have children later, raise fewer kids, and face a sharp drop in their overall mental health.

• Most find motherhood rewarding but also harder than expected, especially compared to dads.
• From 2016 to 2023, moms’ mental health declined sharply across all demographics.
• Experts warn poor maternal health is a growing public health crisis with long-term impacts on families.