Maternal mental health in Europe lacks systemic support; grassroots efforts and research highlight the urgent need for better care.
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The article discusses the critical issue of maternal mental health across Europe, highlighting that many mothers suffer in silence, and existing systems often fail to adequately address postpartum depression and related issues. Through examples from Slovenia and Croatia, the text showcases grassroots efforts, such as community “mothers’ circles” and specialized consulting, that fill systemic gaps. Research in Slovenia revealed alarming statistics, showing that a significant portion of mothers are suffering without receiving adequate care. While European funding exists, it often addresses maternal mental health only indirectly. The core challenge identified is the need to build sustainable, localized programs that can operate beyond temporary funding cycles, requiring better connections between research, community support, and national healthcare policy to ensure that the basic question, “How are you?” is genuinely asked and acted upon.
