Cocoa Pods

Dr Arulefela talks about her new hobby- the lockdown -induced interest in cooking and common tools used worldwide ( and #1 in the US) to screen for depression in postpartum women Edinburg Postnatal Depression Scale(EPDS), how the tool is used, issues like baby blues and how long does it last for How can we cope with depression after giving birth When do we use medications called antidepressants and Talk therapy How can we prevent postpartum depression in women with a history of depression? How has the global Covid pandemic affected the diagnosis of mental health condition . How are people dealing with this in general with respect to their mental health in your part of the world, in Manchester,United Kingdom Families can help but how What are not appropriate/maladaptive coping mechanisms that people are using especially in these times She discusses also the role of substance abuse here And the Seal -British singer-songwriter “ A kiss from a rose “ .How does the depression rate in Manchester UK compare to places like Georgia US just out of curiosity There is still the stigma surrounding mental illnesses - #Harry and Megan Interview March 2021 We cannot talk about mental health without talk about suicide We also discussed *Risk factors for depression *Protective factors that help you protect your mental well-being What are social determinants and biological factors and additional stresses of day to day Dpression symptoms are more common in some societies than others due to other factors. How can we use this opportunity of the pandemic to review and reframe what support women should expect for their mental health during the perinatal period, and to make sure that we prepare for any future crisis to avoid another loss of support at a crucial time in people’s lives. And finally what are the special challenges of under-represented women