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When the 'baby blues' becomes more serious

CDC

This interview originally aired on In the Moment on SDPB Radio.

For South Dakota Focus, SDPB's Jackie Hendry seeks updates on how we talk about and treat perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

This mental health condition affects people from conception to one year post-birth.

Susan Wicks is a behavioral health therapist at Sanford Health. She dives into the stigma around these mood disorders and when to seek help.

Jackie Hendry is a special correspondent with SDPB based in Sioux Falls. Her coverage interests include the many ways public policy impacts child welfare, elder care, health and education.

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