Postpartum Depression Awareness Expert Comes North

Postpartum Depression Awareness Expert Comes North

Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 14:01

Awareness of depression in pregnant and postpartum women is being discussed by northern health care professionals today.

University of Saskatchewan professor Dr. Angela Bowen is in La Ronge sharing information about the Saskatchewan Maternal Mental Health Strategy.

Bowen says women should not be afraid to discuss their emotional state during and after pregnancy.

She says women across the north need to feel comfortable discussing depression with their families and health care professionals.

Bowen’s presentations are being made available to northern communities through the Saskatchewan Telehealth network.