'Alarming' numbers of people affected by perinatal depression: new data

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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

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'Alarming' numbers of people affected by perinatal depression: new data

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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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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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