Mental health of mothers declines over past decade, study finds

A recent report highlights a significant decline in the mental health of mothers over the past decade. The study, which analyzed data from nearly 200,000 mothers with children under 18, found that about 8.5% of mothers rated their mental health as poor or fair in 2023, up from 5% in 2016. Additionally, the percentage of mothers reporting excellent mental health dropped from 38% in 2016 to one in four in 2023.