Maternal Mental Health Week: Raising awareness for post-partum mental health disorders

AUSTIN (KXAN)—The first full week of May marks Maternal Mental Health Week to raise awareness for the difficulties new and expecting mothers can experience. According to the Maternal Mental Health Alliance, at least one in five women experience perinatal mental illness. READ MORE: High-risk pregnancies and mental health linkPostpartum depression (PPD) is the most widely-known condition. While its symptoms mirror those of clinical depression, PPD often revolves around the baby and motherhoo