Breaking down the stigma around maternal mental health

The recent trial of Lindsay Clancy, who says she sought treatment for severe postpartum depression before killing her three children and attempting to take her own life, is shining a new light on maternal mental health.

Research shows that 1 in 5 women will experience depression or anxiety during or after pregnancy, and those numbers are trending up. Yet, there is still a significant stigma around maternal mental health, with one study showing that 62% of mothers feel judged for seeking out help.

Dr. Tiwalola Osunfisan, a psychiatrist with Henry Ford Health specializing in maternal mental health, joined Local 4 on Tuesday to help break down the stigma that surrounds it.

Watch the entire conversation using the media player above.

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