EDITORIAL | Postnatal depression is a reality and needs more awareness

The tragic deaths of the Dickason children can hopefully bring the scourge of postnatal depression to the fore

16 August 2023 - 21:54

The conclusion of the trial of South African, Lauren Dickason, who was found guilty of murdering her three children, should be a wake-up call on the reality of mental health issues — particularly affecting women...

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