Your answers suggest you may be having thoughts of harming yourself.
Thank you for being honest. Thoughts like these are more common than most people realize, especially for new and expecting parents — and they are not a sign of weakness or failure as a parent. You deserve support, and help is available right now.
If you are in immediate danger or thinking about acting on these thoughts, call 911 now (or go to your nearest emergency room).
To talk to someone right now — free, confidential, and available 24/7:
- Call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You can speak with a trained counselor any time, day or night.
- Text HOME to 741741 — the Crisis Text Line, if you'd rather text than talk.
- Call or text the Postpartum Support International (PSI) HelpLine: 1-800-944-4773 (text "Help" to 800-944-4773). PSI specializes in support for parents — including dads and partners — during pregnancy and the first year after a baby arrives.
Please also reach out to a healthcare provider soon. Contact your primary care provider, a mental health professional, or your partner's care team and let them know how you're feeling. These thoughts are treatable, and talking with a professional is an important next step.
You don't have to go through this alone. Consider telling someone you trust — a partner, family member, or friend — so they can stay with you and help you get support.
This screening is not a diagnosis. It is a tool to help flag when extra support may be needed — and right now, it's pointing you toward people who can help.