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Black Women and Babies Endangered by Untreated Depression
Black Agenda Radio with Nellie Bailey and Glen Ford
14 Jan 2020
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Journalist and activist Aneri Pattani, in an article for Truthout, said a number of factors contribute to high rates of post-birth depression among Black mothers in the US, including “toxic stress from enduring racism,” poverty and “abusive relationships,” mothers’ fears of being labeled mentally ill, and unresponsive health care institutions.

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