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The Gidget Foundation is among those calling on the World Health Assembly and the UN World Health Organisation to officially recognise World Maternal Mental Health Day to increase awareness.

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Published 3 May 2023 6:01pm

By Jessica Bahr, Ciara Hain

Presented by Ciara Hain

Source: SBS News

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The Gidget Foundation is among those calling on the World Health Assembly and the UN World Health Organisation to officially recognise World Maternal Mental Health Day to increase awareness.

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