By the Numbers: 20 April 2026
33.8%
The prevalence of "diagnosed mental health conditions" in active duty servicewomen "from 1 year prior to pregnancy through 1 year postpartum," according to an article in the Defense Health Agency publication, Medical Surveillance Monthly Report -- Perinatal Mental Health Conditions Among U.S. Active Component Service Women, 2016–2022.
Trauma and stressor-related disorders were most prevalent (23.1%), followed by anxiety and panic disorders (16.9%), depressive disorders (14.6%), suicidal ideation or attempt (1.6%), and eating disorders (0.4%). The prevalence of mental health conditions was higher in the postpartum period (22.0%) compared to pregnancy (18.4%) and prior to pregnancy (15.0%). Overall, higher prevalence of these conditions was found among non-Hispanic Black ADSW (37.4%), and those who were unmarried (38.4%), never deployed (34.9%), or in the Army (37.4%) and Navy (36.4%).
33.8%
The prevalence of "diagnosed mental health conditions" in active duty servicewomen "from 1 year prior to pregnancy through 1 year postpartum," according to an article in the Defense Health Agency publication, Medical Surveillance Monthly Report -- Perinatal Mental Health Conditions Among U.S. Active Component Service Women, 2016–2022.
Trauma and stressor-related disorders were most prevalent (23.1%), followed by anxiety and panic disorders (16.9%), depressive disorders (14.6%), suicidal ideation or attempt (1.6%), and eating disorders (0.4%). The prevalence of mental health conditions was higher in the postpartum period (22.0%) compared to pregnancy (18.4%) and prior to pregnancy (15.0%). Overall, higher prevalence of these conditions was found among non-Hispanic Black ADSW (37.4%), and those who were unmarried (38.4%), never deployed (34.9%), or in the Army (37.4%) and Navy (36.4%).