CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Around one in nine women across the country experiences symptoms of postpartum depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

But depending on where you live, they say that number could rise to one in five.  But the problems aren’t just narrowed to after a baby is born. Experts say men and women often struggle with their mental health before birth, and long after a baby arrives.

Unfortunately, we still have stigmas surrounding mental health, and the important subject is often not spoken about out loud. This leads to no or misdiagnoses, struggle and heartache for all those involved. But groups across our country are gathering for change, taking steps to fight battle alongside parents during their time of need.

Spectrum News anchor Caroline Blair sat down with Amy Rosso, who is the organizer of the Climb Out of the Darkness event taking place in Chapel-Hill this Sunday. She says she hopes the gathering and walk will shed light on pregnancy and postpartum distress, and the need for resources and help.

The Climb Out of the Darkness event is Sunday, June 24 at 9 a.m. at the Briar Chapel Clubhouse.

Visit their website for information and to register for the walk. All proceeds she says go to Postpartum Support International- North Carolina (PSI-NC), the state chapter of the organization that provides free support and resources to families in need, while training professionals and bridging the two together. Help is available in English and in Spanish for free at psinc@postpartum.net

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