ADDRESSING POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

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Updated 6 /25

In the image above, a young mother has been
experiencing postpartum depression. She explains
to her doctor how she feels.

Some women experience postpartum depression 

after child birth, this may manifest as feeling sad,
tired and experiencing loss of appetite.

Suicide ideation may also occur. It is important

to seek medical help.

Causes include: hormonal changes, lack of rest,

family / financial issues and more.

It is suggested that eating a healthy diet, regular
exercise, psychotherapy and medications such as
antidepressants can help.

Suicide ideation

This condition may affect people of all different
age groups. It is important to seek medical help.

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Addressing Psychotherapy

There are people who require mental health
therapy. They are the ones who become very
depressed or anxious and lose the ability to cope.

Examples are: the patient with OCD or Schizophrenia,
postpartum depression and more.

The pituitary gland

       The pituitary gland is part of the endocrine system. It is located 

  at the base of the skull in an area known as the sella turcica. 
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