EP16 - Assessing Suicide Risk Among Childbearing Women in the U.S. Before and After Giving Birth

A study found a threefold increase in documented suicidality among childbearing women between 2006 and 2017. Suicidal thoughts and self-harm were more common after childbirth, with nearly 92% of those affected having co-occurring mental health conditions like anxiety or depression. The findings highlight the need for improved screening and treatment during and after pregnancy to reduce suicide risk.