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Addressing Pregnancy-Associated Deaths: Mental Health and Suicide

March 26, 2024·19 min·1 clip

Suicide accounts for up to 15% of pregnancy-related deaths, making mental health a top-three killer of new mothers.

Dr. Nicole Chalem discusses the critical role of mental health in pregnancy-associated deaths, revealing suicide as a leading cause. She covers disparities, screening tools, and new treatments like zuranolone, emphasizing how Title X clinicians can intervene to prevent maternal suicide.

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