Postpartum Depression: the Great Shame of Motherhood

Authors

  • Anne Mahalik Dalhousie University

Keywords:

Postpartum depression, Depression treatment, Maternal mental health

Abstract

Postpartum depression is a significant illness that affects mothers‘ ability to care for themselves and their infant. Left untreated, it has been associated with insecure attachment in infants and emotional difficulties in children, yet many mothers do not seek help. This study begins to examine some of the reasons why.

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Published

2019-07-03

Issue

2018: Healthy Living, Healthy Life Conference Proceedings

Section

Theme 4: Health equity, inclusion, diversity, and social determinants of health

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