New mothers who experience mental health issues need help but don't often get it.
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New mothers who experience mental health issues need help but don't often get it.
Mandatory Credit: Akacin Phonsawat/iStockphoto/Getty Images via CNN Newsource

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Why is a mother’s mental health so important? A doctor explains

In many countries, up to 1 in 5 new mothers experience a mood or anxiety disorder. Unfortunately, these conditions often go undiagnosed and untreated due to lack of awareness and stigma, and everyone pays the price.