--- title: Index image: https://www.wildermanfund.org/hubfs/Assets%202018/map.png --- [![The Wilderman Fund](https://www.wildermanfund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/TWF%20FUND_BLACK_Horizontalv1_white.png?width=5223&name=TWF%20FUND_BLACK_Horizontalv1_white.png "The Wilderman Fund")](https://www.wildermanfund.org) # THE WILDERMAN FUND  ## Advancing Knowledge and the Science of ## Perinatal and Perimenopausal Mental Health [ WATCH VIDEO ](https://vimeo.com/300809252) ###### EDUCATE Knowledge and Resources for Hospitals and Providers  Education and Support for Patients and  Families ###### support Collaborations Advocacy Funding ###### ADVANCE Innovations in Reproductive Brain Science Infrastructure for Comprehensive Care ![](https://www.wildermanfund.org/hubfs/Assets%202018/down-arrow-in-small-circle.svg) ##  OUR VISION "The vision is to weave perinatal and women's mental health into the culture and fabric of healthcare itself. It's about system change, creating better standard of care." ![The Wilderman Fund](https://www.wildermanfund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/_MG_7720.jpg?width=480&name=_MG_7720.jpg "The Wilderman Fund") [ WATCH VIDEO ](https://vimeo.com/300809252) ##  Who We Help  ##### PHYSICIANS, HOSPITALS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS Education, resources and support. Our programs for providers and hospitals help improve care options for patients, business growth, and quality of outcomes. [Learn More](https://www.wildermanfund.org/doctors-providers-0) ##### For Patients & Their Families Our Center for Maternal Mental Health and network for support, resources and treatment options to prevent and survive mental health challenges. [Here for You](https://www.wildermanfund.org/patients-families-0) ##### FUSING STRENGTHS AND SUPPORTING INNOVATIONS We are committed to advancing science, societal infrastructure and healthcare culture. We understand the gaps, address the core issues, and create more effective and sustainable solutions. **[Contact Us](https://www.wildermanfund.org/contact-us)** ##  Facts and Statistics More women die from pregnancy-related complications in America than in any other developed country. Postpartum Depression the most common complication; Suicide is the leading cause of death in postpartum women. ## 1 in 5 20% of women who have been pregnant will suffer from a Perinatal Mood or Anxiety Disorder ## $18.3 Billion Estimated societal cost of Untreated Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders in the US in 2020 ## 26% Increase in the Maternal Mortality Rate in the United States from 2000-2014 ## 93% 925,000 postpartum women do not have access + help ## Every 25 Minutes 1 baby is born suffering from Opiate Withdrawal ## 50% Up to 50% of individuals with Postpartum Depression are never detected ![Aurielle.jpg](https://www.wildermanfund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Aurielle.jpg?width=2712&name=Aurielle.jpg "Aurielle.jpg") ## READ MY STORY Coming Soon Aurielle’s Story: Depression, OCD, and PTSD from Traumatic Childbirth. **Trigger Warning* ## PERINATAL MOOD AND ANXIETY DISORDERS,                 MENOPAUSE AND HORMONES,                 GENETICS, INFERTILITY ##### DEPRESSION One of several mental illnesses affecting 20% of peripartum and perimenopausal women .   [**Learn More >>**](https://www.wildermanfund.org/depression) ##### ANXIETY Affects more than 30% of peripartum or perimenopausal women. Racing, intrusive thoughts are common and can worsen if untreated.   [**Learn More >>**](https://www.wildermanfund.org/anxiety) ##### OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD) Symptoms are common, but unwanted and repetitive. Intrusive thoughts and behaviors interfere with daily life and functioning. [**Learn More >>**](https://www.wildermanfund.org/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd?hs_preview=ZWcerZJC-5730495147) ##### POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) Resulting from real and perceived trauma, a debilitating illness affecting over 10% of women and partners. [**Learn More >>**](https://www.wildermanfund.org/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd) ##### POSTPARTUM PSYCHOSIS The most rare diagnosis affecting 0.1% - 0.2% of postpartum women, usually within the first 2 weeks. [**Learn More >>**](https://www.wildermanfund.org/postpartum-psychosis) ##### BIPOLAR (BPD) AND MOOD DISORDERS A Bipolar or Mood Disorder is characterized by periods of extreme highs (hypomania/mania) and lows (depression). [**Learn More >>**](https://www.wildermanfund.org/postpartum-psychosis-0) ## MAJOR DONORS ![A&B Medical](https://www.wildermanfund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Assets%202018/A%26B%20Medical.jpg?width=100&height=96&name=A%26B%20Medical.jpg)  ALLISON, SEAN, & CHLOE BREITSTEIN![Aerin Hyun, MD, Ph. D](https://www.wildermanfund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Aerin%20Hyun%2c%20MD%2c%20Ph.%20D.png?width=155&name=Aerin%20Hyun%2c%20MD%2c%20Ph.%20D.png)![Agresta Psy Group Logo (2)](https://www.wildermanfund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Agresta%20Psy%20Group%20Logo%20(2).jpeg?width=146&height=144&name=Agresta%20Psy%20Group%20Logo%20(2).jpeg)![TWF Partner Logos](https://www.wildermanfund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Assets%202018/TWF%20Partner%20Logos.jpg?width=110&height=134&name=TWF%20Partner%20Logos.jpg) ![Dr. Gerald S. Shatz and Crista E. 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You're not a bad mom because you're dealing with mental health issues." ##### Jamie Zahlaway-Belsito, National Advocacy Chair, The National Coaltion for Maternal Mental Health ##### Testimonial > Only Aurielle could truly understand my early-menopause depression at 27, which I had top of postpartum depression and issues with hormones. There was no one else. She saved my life." ##### Harvard Center on the Developing Child ##### FACT > Women during their childbearing years account for the largest group of Americans with depression." ##### American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists ##### FACT > Women who suffer from depression during pregnancy and their infants are at risk for costly complications.  Nearly $15 billion dollars is spent on childbirth-related hospitalizations and half of these costs are billed to private insurance." ##### National Business Group on Health ##### FACT CONTACT US ![Office](https://www.wildermanfund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-05-16%20at%207.21.32%20PM.png?width=2686&name=Screen%20Shot%202018-05-16%20at%207.21.32%20PM.png "Office") - [**](https://www.instagram.com/the_wilderman_fund/) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/WildermanFund/) - [**](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa49myzBv9_s1foqwUJo30Q?view_as=subscriber) ##### About Us Elevating and improving the standard of care for patients with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. ##### Call (636) 627-8081 ##### Address 400 Tenafly Road PO Box 220 Tenafly, NJ 07670 ### Subscribe [![Donate Online](https://www.wildermanfund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Assets%202018/noun_66592.png?width=364&name=noun_66592.png "Donate Online")](https://www.wildermanfund.org/donation-landing-page) ### DONATE ONLINE #### [CLICK HERE](https://www.wildermanfund.org/donation-landing-page) ![](https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif) [![Amazon Smile](https://www.wildermanfund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Amazon-Smile-Logo.png?width=100&name=Amazon-Smile-Logo.png "Amazon Smile")](https://smile.amazon.com/ap/signin?_encoding=UTF8&openid.assoc_handle=amzn_smile&openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.identity=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&openid.mode=checkid_setup&openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fextensions%2Fpape%2F1.0&openid.pape.max_auth_age=0&openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fsmile.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fcharity%2Fhomepage.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ein%3D81-3860472%26newts%3D1%26ref_%3Dsmi_chpf_redirect%26ref_%3Dsmi_ext_ch_81-3860472_cl%26token%3DRufOWGe34VGMPc005SkqxqaVQDb%252B5j0ZTqx3IhpgYdUgsP7mJT2iIhhPz%252BNm1aeThVerlut3d%252BGtEcxBBRY61A%253D%253D) ## ** ** **If you are in Crisis, please Call: 1-800-784-2433 or 1-800-273-8255. 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