Introduction: Most women with postpartum depression (PPD) remain undiagnosed and untreated, despite the adverse effects known to be felt by women and children. The aim of this study was to examine the coping strategies and
help seeking behavior used by women having symptoms of postpartum depression. Methods: Using a mixed-method
study design, the researcher used the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), Brief COPE and General Help
Seeking Behavior (GHSQ) inventories for the quantitative approach, while the qualitative approach was conducted
by a semi-structured interview based on the topics listed. A total of 30 respondents participated in the quantitative
study while seven respondents were chosen for the qualitative study. Results: Data analyses identified coping strategies with domains of emotion-focused and religion-focused subscales as the main coping styles, while help seeking
behavior identified that families were the main groups of people that were sought by them. Conclusion: Women with
symptoms of postpartum depression tended to cope with their mental health issues by strengthening their spiritual
bonds and with help and support from their family members.