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1. PPD is much moreprevalent than you think

10 million cases per year in India

600 thousand cases per year in the US

1 in every 7 women/10-15% of women

Only 15% women ever seek help in the US

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2. PPD can happen toanyone, even men

For 50% of women, PPD is their first

brush with depression

Studies are still in early stages, but

men also suffer from PPND (Paternal

Post Natal Depression)

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3. PPD is Baby BluesThat Don't Go Away

It is easy to ignore the early symptoms

of PPD as "Baby Blues"

When the negative thoughts/feelings

linger on for weeks and/or escalate,

that's when one should seek help

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4. Left Untreated, PPDCould Become ChronicPPD should never be taken lightly

If untreated, it could linger on for

years and turn to chronic depression

PPD severely affects the overall

quality of family life

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5. PPD is TreatableOnly 15% of women with PPD seek

treatment, men almost never do

But with proper support system and

treatment involving psychotherapy,

anti-depressants, hormone therapy etc.

PPD is 100% curable

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