If you are thinking about harming yourself or your baby, or you feel unable to stay safe, this is an emergency and you deserve immediate help. In Canada you can call or text 988 anytime, or call 911. You do not have to wait until it feels "bad enough."
Understand what you have been feeling since baby
This takes about three minutes. There are no right or wrong answers, and you can stop at any time.
This self-reflection tool is educational only and is not a diagnosis or a substitute for care from a qualified professional. Only a clinician can assess what you are experiencing with you.
Includes items from the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale: Cox, J.L., Holden, J.M., and Sagovsky, R. (1987). Detection of postnatal depression: Development of the 10-item Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. British Journal of Psychiatry, 150, 782-786. Reproduced with citation per the scale’s permission terms.