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Black Women and Babies Endangered by Untreated Depression
Black Agenda Radio with Nellie Bailey and Glen Ford
14 Jan 2020

Journalist and activist Aneri Pattani, in an article for Truthout, said a number of factors contribute to high rates of post-birth depression among Black mothers in the US, including “toxic stress from enduring racism,” poverty and “abusive relationships,” mothers’ fears of being labeled mentally ill, and unresponsive health care institutions.

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