Postpartum Depression
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Postpartum depression in the spotlight through Okanagan community auction“This is not talked about nearly enough,” Scott said. “It’s something that’s really coming to the forefront in more recent years.”CanadaNov 26
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Canadian researchers create natural supplement to combat postpartum bluesA natural supplement, invented and developed by a team of Canadian researchers, has been shown to prevent postpartum blues and reduce symptoms of postpartum depression.HealthApr 10, 2024
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Postpartum depression drug needs to be available in Canada ‘ASAP’, experts sayThe approval of a fast-acting medication in the U.S. to treat postpartum depression has health experts hoping Canadians will soon have access to the same treatment.HealthAug 17, 2023
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Postpartum depression is a reality for many dads. ‘I didn’t recognize the signs’While many typically associate postpartum depression with new mothers, fathers can also experience depression after a baby is born, experts say.HealthAug 12, 2023
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FDA approves first postpartum depression pill in U.S.The Food and Drug Administration on Friday granted approval of the drug, Zurzuvae, for adults experiencing severe depression related to childbirth or pregnancy.U.S. NewsAug 5, 2023
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Southern Alberta ‘Mama psychologists’ release bestseller postpartum bookAn online community of mother's inspired two southern Alberta psychologists to publish a book based on the journey after childbirth. Now, they're bestsellers.HealthMar 13, 2023
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‘It doesn’t make you weak’: Father recovering from postpartum depression urges new dads to watch for signsIt's estimated one in 10 men suffer postpartum depression. One father warns other soon-to-be-dads, 'it's no joke.'HealthOct 26, 2021
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Mental health visits for new moms rose 30% during COVID-19 pandemic, study showsPostpartum visits to family physicians and psychiatrists were 30 per cent higher last year in Ontario than before the pandemic, according to new research.HealthJun 6, 2021
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Research shows rates of postpartum anxiety and depression increasing during COVID-19Data out of the University of Calgary suggests more new mothers are struggling with postpartum anxiety and depression in the first three months after giving birth than prior to the pandemic.HealthSep 29, 2020
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New fathers should be screened for postpartum depression, researchers say"Although many new dads experience depressive symptoms, few know how to identify the signs or talk about their struggles," one researcher said.CanadaDec 26, 2019
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