Requesting Maternal Mental Health Support | Violet Sheet | Fillable and Printable PDF

Because your mental health matters just as much as your physical recovery.

This printable Violet Sheet package is designed to help women request mental health support during pregnancy and postpartum. Maternal mental health is just as important as physical health — yet it’s often overlooked in the rush of prenatal and postpartum care.

In appointments where emotional health can feel like an afterthought, this guided tool helps you name what you’re feeling, prepare your request, and advocate for the support you deserve.

Built using the Rooted in Violet ROOT Framework, this resource is especially designed to support Black women navigating maternal mental health care where their needs are too often minimized.

Inside this printable toolkit: ✔ mood and symptom naming worksheet ✔ support request prompts ✔ provider question checklist ✔ follow-up and resource documentation ✔ printable PDF instant download

Perfect for:

pregnant and postpartum women experiencing mood changes

women unsure how to raise mental health concerns with their provider

Black women advocating for equitable maternal mental health care

partners and support persons watching for warning signs

anyone wanting structured language for a mental health conversation

What this toolkit helps with This package helps you:

name what you’re feeling in clear, specific language

prepare your request for therapy, medication, or support resources

ask your provider direct questions about maternal mental health

document follow-up and available resources

Created by Rooted in Violet & Co., this Violet Sheet is designed to support women in getting maternal mental health taken as seriously as physical recovery.

Format Printable PDF · Instant digital download · Guided advocacy sheet

Important Disclaimer This resource is for educational and self-advocacy purposes only and is not medical advice. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) immediately.

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