Nearly 50% of new, expectant mothers face mental health struggles - Expert

Speaking in an interview on GhanaWeb's Health Focus with Abigail Lartey, Dr Appea explained that maternal mental health conditions range from anxiety and low mood to severe postpartum depression, with symptoms affecting women differently.

Dr Vanessa Appea (L) speaking in an interview on GhanaWeb TV Consultant Physician in Genito-Urinary Medicine and HIV Medicine, Dr Vanessa Appea, has revealed that between 32% and 50% of pregnant women and new mothers experience some form of mental health condition, stressing the need for greater awareness and support."The thing to put into context is that between 32 and 50 per cent of pregnant and postpartum mothers are experiencing some form of mental health condition and mental illness.