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Maternal Mental Health: Basic Principles
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines maternal mental health as “a state of well-being in which a mother realizes her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her community. This one hour webinar will have a better understanding of how Maternal mental health extends beyond depression, impacts the entire family, and can be identified before the family is in crisis. Dr Snigdha das will help you understand the importance of evaluation and management of Maternal Mental Health.
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Dr Snigdha Das
Public health consultant in IQVIA, Maternal and Child Health
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