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Scenario

When cultural expectations deny postpartum mental health struggles

My postpartum depression is getting worse but my mother-in-law says new mothers in our culture do not get sad they get blessed

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Biological and psychological realities are being invalidated by cultural narratives about motherhood.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Mental health across cultures — stigma and access?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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