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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ella Pickover

Postnatal depression drug ‘shows benefits five years on’

PA Wire

More must be done to make sure new mothers can have prompt access to antidepressants when needed, researchers have said after a study found extra benefits of an under-used drug.

Between 10 and 15% of women suffer postnatal depression in the first year after their child is born, but only 3% are prescribed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants, experts said.

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