Family and friends can help in coping with maternal mental health

Monique lives in Atascadero California, she suffered from postpartum depression but thanks to her family she made it through.

Dr. Diana Ramos, Surgeon General of the State of California, reports that Monique’s case is not isolated, there are many Latinas who suffer from postpartum depression.

Monique recalls that she did not understand what was happening to her.

Dr. Diana Ramos recalls that the California government is encouraging family or friends in the U.S. to help the new mother.

Diana Ramos explains that mental health is a challenge facing the Latino community.

She tells us that it is important to identify and see the signs to support the mother if she is in a depression or is being affected by a mental health illness.

The Surgeon General of the State of California, indicates that we have to face the mental health problem and the stigmas in our community.

Diana Ramos, M.D., calls on the community that is on the verge of a new breast to support her and alert her if she is facing mental health challenges.

Finally, Dr. Diana Ramos said that the State of California has several support programs for new moms and information is available at osg.ca.gov.