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Postnatal Depression

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Postpartum Depression Can Be Dangerous.

Here’s How to Recognize It and Seek Treatment.

The sooner this serious mental health issue is diagnosed,

the sooner it can be treated.

Knowing your risk factors is the first step.

NYT

Published April 17, 2020

Updated July 19, 2021

https://www.nytimes.com/article/postpartum-depression.html

Illustration: Jillian Tamaki

Postpartum Depression

NYT

JUNE 21, 2014

https://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/22/
opinion/sunday/postpartum-depression.html

new mothers > mental ill-health        UK

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jul/30/
women-mothers-mental-health-problems-care-nhs-report

postpartum depression / postnatal depression and anxiety        UK

https://www.theguardian.com/society/
postnatal-depression

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jul/30/
new-mother-postnatal-depression-anxiety-nhs-mental-illness

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2013/jul/02/
postnatal-depression-blood-test-breakthrough

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2010/sep/08/
postnatal-depression-fathers-men

postpartum depression / postnatal depression        USA

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/
health/postpartum-depression-pill-fda.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/27/
well/mind/postpartum-depression-mental-health.html

https://www.nytimes.com/article/
postpartum-depression.html - Published April 17, 2020
Updated July 19, 2021

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/07/13/
1011757615/women-say-
california-insurer-makes-it-too-hard-to-get-drug-for-postpartum-depres

https://www.npr.org/2020/01/27/
800139124/what-is-postpartum-depression-recognizing-the-signs-and-getting-help

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/01/15/
794943944/a-lifeline-for-doctors-helps-them-treat-postpartum-depression

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/02/12/
693868871/task-force-to-prevent-postpartum-depression-
at-risk-women-should-get-counseling

https://www.npr.org/2018/04/29/
606062105/tully-gets-it-
charlize-theron-wants-an-honest-conversation-about-motherhood

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/03/19/
592225598/lawmakers-weigh-pros-and-cons-
of-mandatory-screening-for-postpartum-depression

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/02/07/
582394435/nurse-calls-cops-
after-woman-seeks-help-for-postpartum-depression-right-call

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/09/29/
554280219/mommy-mentors-help-fight-the-stigma-of-postpartum-mood-disorder

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/11/01/
453618924/know-the-signs-for-some-post-pregnancy-is-anything-but-magical

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/10/16/
treating-depression-before-it-becomes-postpartum/

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/22/
opinion/sunday/postpartum-depression.html

http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2014/06/19/
looking-after-new-mothers-for-signs-of-postpartum-depression

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/08/
health/08mind.html

screening for postpartum depression        USA

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/03/19/
592225598/lawmakers-weigh-pros-and-cons-
of-mandatory-screening-for-postpartum-depression

treat postpartum depression        USA

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/01/15/
794943944/a-lifeline-for-doctors-helps-them-treat-postpartum-depression

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