Nearly half of working mothers have been diagnosed with anxiety or depression. Here’s what can help

Tired young mother working from home. (Credit: Getty Images)

Key takeaways

• A recent poll found that 42% of working mothers surveyed were diagnosed with anxiety and/or depression in 2022.
• Family mental health care tends to fall more on women than men.
• Federal paid leave policies, along with boundaries in the workplace and a reliable support system, can help alleviate the mental burden many working moms are feeling.

From the outside looking in, it may seem as though Nathalie Walton has it all—a flourishing career, a supportive husband, and a beautiful family. But having it all isn’t always enough, especially when it comes to mental health.