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“Is MOM ok?” – A Maternal Suicide Awareness Campaign That Could Save a Life

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  • Sep 5
  • 2 min read

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Cherished Mom launches its second annual maternal suicide initiative to raise awareness and bring hope to mothers everywhere.


Motherhood is often described as beautiful, transformative, and full of love — and while all of that is true, what we don’t talk about enough is how deeply isolating, overwhelming, and even life-threatening it can be for some mothers.


This month, Cherished Mom is honored to launch the second annual "Is MOM ok?" campaign, a heartfelt movement that shines a light on a crisis too often left in the shadows: maternal suicide.



💔 The Silent Tragedy: Maternal Suicide

Most people don’t know that suicide is one of the leading causes of maternal death in the first year after a baby is born. For some, the quiet suffering behind sleepless nights and forced smiles becomes too heavy to bear. Depression, anxiety, and feelings of inadequacy are common — but left unspoken and untreated, they can turn dangerous.


Mothers aren’t just exhausted. Many are silently screaming for help.



🕊️ The “Is MOM ok?” Campaign

This campaign is more than a question — it’s a lifeline. “Is MOM ok?” invites family, friends, healthcare providers, and communities to pause and truly check in on the emotional well-being of moms. It challenges us to go deeper than surface-level conversations and reminds us that asking the right question could be life-saving.


Throughout the campaign, Cherished Mom will be:

  • Sharing real stories from mothers who’ve struggled and survived

  • Educating communities about maternal mental health and suicide prevention

  • Distributing resources and tools to help people support the moms in their lives

  • Encouraging everyone to ask: “Is mom really ok?”



🌼 Why This Campaign Matters

Behind every statistic is a mother, a baby, a family. When moms suffer in silence, entire communities feel the impact.

But here's the truth: maternal suicide is preventable. With awareness, support, and access to proper mental health care, moms can get through the darkest moments — and go on to thrive.


This campaign isn’t just raising awareness. It’s saving lives.



💬 What You Can Do

  • Ask with intention: Don’t just ask “How are you?” Ask, “Are you really ok?” And be prepared to listen.

  • Share the message: Follow and share Cherished Mom’s posts, resources, and personal stories throughout the campaign.

  • Support local moms: Whether it’s offering a meal, holding the baby so she can shower, or just sitting with her — small actions make a big difference.

  • Know the signs: Learn to recognize the symptoms of postpartum depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. Early intervention is key.

  • Donate or partner: Your support allows Cherished Mom to reach more mothers with education and resources.



💛 Because Every Mom Deserves to Be Cherished

The “Is MOM ok?” campaign is rooted in compassion, community, and courage. It’s a reminder that no mom should walk through postpartum mental health struggles alone — and that we all have a role to play in changing the narrative around maternal mental health.


Join us. Share the message. Ask the question.


And most importantly — check in on a mom today. It might be the conversation that saves her life.



For resources, support, or to get involved in the campaign, visit: cherishedmom.org



 
 
 
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