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Helen
ALL IN THE MIND: Getting the Regional Blues - post natal depression and
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rural mum Saturday 5 November, 1.30pm, Radio National Nambucca Heads is a beautiful seaside town on the mid north coast of NSW. But despite the tranquil environment, figures for post-natal depression in new mothers are astronomical. Early research suggests half of new mothers suffer post-natal depression - five times the rate of their city sisters. Given 15% unemployment, limited medical help and a claustrophobic and watchful social environment, you can see possible reasons for these high rates. Liz Keen investigates the incidence, diagnosis and treatment of post-natal depression in Nambucca. |
