Saturday, September 05, 2026
Special Edition: Helping Moms Before Crisis
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The Lindsay Clancy trial has put maternal mental health back in the national spotlight.
Adrienne Griffen, Executive Director of Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance, explains what people should understand about the range of mental health conditions that can affect parents during pregnancy and postpartum, from depression and anxiety to the much rarer, but more serious, postpartum psychosis.
She also shares warning signs families should know, why getting help can still be so difficult, and what support can actually make a difference for new moms, new parents, and the people who love them.
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Guest: Adrienne Griffen
Adrienne Griffen, MPP, is an advocate and nationally-recognized expert in the field of maternal mental health. She is a sought-after speaker and educator, using her lived experience (laced with humor) to engage audiences on issues surrounding the mental health and wellbeing of our nation’s mothers.
Adrienne is the Executive Director of Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (mmhla.org), a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the mental health of mothers and childbearing people in the United States with a focus on national policy and health equity.
MMHLA advocates for improved maternal mental health care and serves as a trusted source of information related to maternal mental health. MMHLA's advocacy efforts have led to over $125 million in federal funding for maternal mental health programs at the national and state levels.
Adrienne graduated from the US Naval Academy and has a Masters in Public Policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. She lives in Arlington VA with her husband and three young adult children.
To learn more and find specific ways to take action, visit the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance and read their article, “Maternal Mental Health in Crisis: What the Lindsay Clancy Case Teaches Us.”
RESOURCES
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA – which provides free, confidential support, 24/7, in English and Spanish, via voice, text, and chat
Postpartum Support International (www.postpartum.net), which provides free support, including online support groups, dedicated support navigators and peer mentors, and an online directory of specially trained mental health providers
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