In Southeast Asia, maternal mental health has often been overlooked due to cultural beliefs that prioritize physical health and family duty. The idea that postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety are normal parts of motherhood has been replaced with a focus on strength and resilience, leading many mothers to suffer in silence. However, Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 has brought much-needed attention to the issue, and attitudes are finally beginning to change.
In countries such as Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia, there is a growing recognition of the need for mental health support for new mothers. With IPMI providers offering global healthcare solutions, mothers now have access to the resources that can help them recover and thrive, no matter where they are.
In the past, many ASEAN cultures considered discussing mental health issues to be taboo. The traditional view of motherhood as a time of natural joy often failed to acknowledge the emotional toll that childbirth can have on new mothers. But over the past decade, this cultural narrative is being challenged.
Organizations like the Mental Health Foundation in Singapore and local initiatives in Vietnam and the Philippines are working hard to reduce stigma and encourage open conversations about postpartum challenges. Today, more mothers are speaking out about their experiences with anxiety, depression, and the pressures of new motherhood.
With IPMI from leading providers, new mothers in ASEAN countries now have access to the care they need without fear of stigma. Here’s how IPMI is helping:
In ASEAN countries, where cultural change is slow but happening, maternal mental health is finally gaining the attention it deserves. As more mothers access the mental health services available to them, cultural perceptions of postpartum mental health are shifting, helping new mothers receive the care they need.
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