Could mental health issues really kill a woman in pregnancy?Mental health causes of maternal morbidity and mortality even though significant are almost always preventable.Timestamps (01:25) Causes/prevention of maternal deaths (03:10) 4th trimester postpartum care (05:25) Substance abuse(07:20) Symptoms of postpartum depression (08:35) Mental health issues during a pandemic(09:48) Racial distribution (12:06) Minority women physicians in psychiatry(13:20) How family members can help (14:20) Screening for people at risk(16:07) Can marijuana harm the baby? (18:30) Why do women use marijuana? (20:00) Medical vs street marijuana(21:37) Why pregnant women’s mental issues go unnoticed (22:32) Superwoman syndrome (23:45) Barriers in accessing mental health treatment(25:14) Seeking a mental health professional (26:49) Risks factors for suicide(30:34) Counseling through Telehealth (32:58) Covid and pregnancy

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