Editing Postpartum depression (section)

=== Accessibility to care ===
Those with PPD come across many help-seeking barriers, including lack of knowledge, stigma about symptoms, as well as health service barriers.<ref name="Dennis-2006" /> There are also attitudinal barriers to seeking treatment, including stigma.<ref name="Prevatt-2018" /> Interpersonal relationships with friends and family, as well as institutional and financial obstacles, serve as help-seeking barriers. A history of mistrust within the United States healthcare system or negative health experiences can influence one's willingness and adherence to seek postpartum depression treatment.<ref name="Abrams-2009">{{cite journal | vauthors = Abrams LS, Dornig K, Curran L | title = Barriers to service use for postpartum depression symptoms among low-income ethnic minority mothers in the United States | journal = Qualitative Health Research | volume = 19 | issue = 4 | pages = 535–551 | date = April 2009 | pmid = 19299758 | doi = 10.1177/1049732309332794 | s2cid = 26227040 }}</ref> Cultural responses must be adequate in PPD healthcare and resources.<ref name="Thomas-2014" /> Representation and cultural competency are crucial to equitable healthcare for PPD.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Addressing the Increased Risk of Postpartum Depression for Black Women {{!}} NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness |url=https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/July-2021/Addressing-the-Increased-Risk-of-Postpartum-Depression-for-Black-Women |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=www.nami.org|date=26 July 2021 }}</ref> Different ethnic groups may believe that healthcare providers will not respect their cultural values or religious practices, which influences their willingness to use mental health services or be prescribed antidepressant medications.<ref name="Abrams-2009"/> Additionally, resources for PPD are limited and often don't incorporate what mothers would prefer.<ref name="Ramphos-2019" /> The use of technology can be a beneficial way to provide mothers with resources because it is accessible and convenient.<ref name="Ramphos-2019" />