SILENT STRUGGLES: BREAKING THE STIGMA OF POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION.

Author Name: 1. Acsah Regulas

Volume/Issue: 04/09

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/02.2024-96825764/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Lecture, Suyog college of nursing, Mysore, Karnataka, India.

ABSTRACT

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common yet often overlooked mental health condition affecting mothers following childbirth. Despite its prevalence, the stigma surrounding PPD persists, leading many women to suffer in silence. This explores the societal misconceptions and cultural taboos that contribute to the stigma surrounding PPD. It discusses the impact of stigma on women's willingness to seek help and the consequences of untreated PPD on both mothers and infants. Additionally, this highlights the importance of raising awareness, providing support, and promoting open dialogue to break down barriers and encourage women to seek timely treatment. By destigmatizing postpartum depression, we can create a more supportive environment for new mothers and ensure better outcomes for maternal mental health and child development.

Key words: Postpartum, stigma, women, infants.