Postpartum women experience significant emotional and psychological challenges that may lead to depressive symptoms. Adequate emotional support and access to professional care are essential for their well-being. Acknowledging that partner support and help-seeking attitudes play a role in how women cope with postpartum distress, this study employed a correlational, cross-sectional design to examine the relationships among depressive symptoms, perceived partner support, and attitudes toward seeking professional help. Participants were Filipino women aged 20-45 years old, within six months postpartum, cohabiting with their partner for at least one year, regardless of marital and employment status. 52.5% participated through onsite data collection in various health centers and hospitals, while 47.5% participated online. Standardized tools were utilized, including the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EDPS), Postpartum Partner Support Scale (PPSS), and Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help-Short Form (ATSPPHS-SF). Findings revealed high levels of depressive symptoms, moderate perceived partner support and moderately positive attitudes toward seeking professional help. A positive correlation was found between depressive symptoms and perceived partner support. These findings highlight public health concerns due to the severity of depressive symptoms and the presence of self-harm ideation. Corresponding recommendations are presented within the study.

Keywords: postpartum women, depressive symptoms, partner support, help-seeking attitudes, public health concern