Did you know there is something like the World Maternal Mental Health Day? Now you know!
When is the World Maternal Mental Health Day Held?
This day is celebrated on the first Wednesday of May of every year and began in 2015. The Day is strategically scheduled during the Maternal Mental Health Week as well as close to Mother’s Day. How appropriate is that?
Why is the World Maternal Mental Health Day Celebrated?
The aim of the World Maternal Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of the increasing burden of maternal mental health challenges that many new mothers struggle with.
Themes for the past World Maternal Mental Health Day
Each year, a different theme is set for the World Maternal Mental Health Day. In the table below, I list the different themes for the last 10 years of this important day.
| Year | Date | Theme |
| 2025 | May 7 | Your Voice, Your Strength |
| 2024 | May 1 | Helping Mothers, Helping Babies |
| 2023 | May 3 | Stronger Together |
| 2022 | May 7 | Stronger Together |
| 2021 | May 4 | No specific theme |
| 2020 | May 6 | Motherhood is not Black and White |
| 2019 | May 1 | Maternal Mental Health Matters |
| 2018 | May 2 | Helping Mothers, Helping Babies |
| 2017 | May 3 | Stronger Together |
| 2016 | May 4 | Maternal Mental Health Matters |
| 2015 | May 7 | You Are Not Alone |
How was the World Maternal Mental Health Day celebrated in your country? Do you think there is high level of awareness of the existence of this day? Let’s discuss.
Useful resources
For additional information, kindly visit the official website of the World Maternal Mental Health Day at https://wmmhday.org/
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