A Mental Health Organization Combatting the Stigma of Mental Illness

Mental Health Program

Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellows have written, produced, and published works related to mental illnesses and reducing stigma. Relevant articles and projects completed both during and after each journalist's fellowship year may be found within the archives.

Post Partum Depression

15 Mar 2005

Moms battle the blues

Months before my mother died, a psychologist asked my father what started her 'downhill slide.' [Read the Article...]

27 Oct 2004

Post Partum Depression

The baby blues, or feelings of fear, depression, and anguish, can occur days after childbirth and can include changes in mood such as feeling very happy and then very sad. [Read the Article...]

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The Carter Center, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, was founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, in partnership with Emory University, to advance peace and health worldwide. A nongovernmental organization, the Center has helped to improve life for people in more than 70 countries by resolving conflicts; advancing democracy and human rights; preventing diseases; improving mental health care; and teaching farmers to increase crop production.