Maternal Depression and Anxiety

About Maternal Depression and Anxiety

You are not alone. You are not to blame. You can feel better.

If you’re feeling out of control, irritable, sad, anxious, angry, or depressed, know that you're not alone. These feelings are more common than you might think, and you are not to blame. With support, healing is possible. Anxiety and depression are real medical conditions, and they are treatable.

Your mental health matters, not only for your own well-being, but also for the healthy growth and development of your baby. When left untreated, anxiety and depression can make it harder to bond and connect with your child.

Registered nurse, Alexandra Koblitz, can help you find the right, compassionate therapist.

The Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies program is here to help. We support pregnant women and moms parenting children under age 2 by connecting them to compassionate care and local resources tailored to their needs. You deserve support — and we’re here to walk with you every step of the way.

The Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies program can help you:

Connect with appropriate treatment resources
Receive tools to strengthen the bond between you and your baby
Access ongoing monthly support from a caring Public Health Nurse

For more information, contact a Public Health nurse at:
Call (530) 225-5850 or toll-free at (800) 300-5122, or text (530) 440-6493

See Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies program flyer that can be found in the Supporting Information tab under Documents.

The Mother-to-Mother group provides a safe space for mothers who are experiencing anxiety and depression. This group allows mothers to connect with others who may have had similar experiences and guides you in learning different ways to manage anxiety and depression.

Groups meet on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. starting on August 6, 2026. They are held at the Shasta Family YMCA in the Family Room upstairs at 1155 N. Court St. in Redding.

To register, contact Alexandra, RN by calling (530) 225-5129 or texting (530) 440-6493. Mother-to-Mother groups are free to attend, and no YMCA membership is required. Childcare is available for children over one year, and babies are welcome in the group.

Please see the Mother-to-Mother flyer that can be found in the Supporting Information tab under Documents.