Perinatal depression is under-diagnosed and under-treated worldwide and in New York City. Recent studies have shown that 12% of pregnant women and 13% of postpartum women screen positive for anxiety and depression, essentially no different from the non-pregnant population.

While over 50% of menstruating women report mild irritability or depression prior to their periods, between 5% and 8 % suffer from the more serious mood changes of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). These women are usually seen by their Ob/Gyn first.