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Connecting Mothers

One in seven women experience depression during or after pregnancy and lack of mental health support can cost mothers their lives.
by Gisela Telis

One in seven women experience depression during or after pregnancy. One in five postpartum deaths is due to suicide. Lack of mental health support can cost mothers their lives—and that’s why Arizona psychologist Suniya Luthar is on a mission to discover what moms need for lasting resilience and wellbeing.

Producer: Gisela Telis
Videographer: Sandra Westdahl
Editor: Nate Huffman and Steve Bayless

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