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2018-11-30
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Disproportionate rates of postpartum depression: Too many African American mothers are affected in Ramsey County
Mariana Tuttle
University of Minnesota School of Public Health
Abstract
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a deeply damaging disease for a mother to experience. Research connects it to an array of negative effects not only on mothers themselves, but also on their children during early childhood and into adulthood. This paper addresses the magnitude of the problem and policies regarding mental health services and support for African American women.
