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U.S. Mothers' Mental Health Crisis: Urgent Support Needed

6/4/2025

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A startling study in JAMA Internal Medicine uncovers a troubling decline in mental health among U.S. mothers, especially single and low-income ones, from 2016 to 2023. Pressured by societal expectations and overwhelming caregiving demands, these women face mounting stress. Experts urgently call for enhanced mental health support to address this growing crisis.

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Story summary

A startling study in JAMA Internal Medicine uncovers a troubling decline in mental health among U.S. mothers, especially single and low-income ones, from 2016 to 2023. Pressured by societal expectations and overwhelming caregiving demands, these women face mounting stress. Experts urgently call for enhanced mental health support to address this growing crisis.