Perinatal Period Suicide Mortality Rates Rise

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About The Study: This study provides insights into complex factors surrounding maternal suicide, and it highlights opportunities for further research to understand long-term consequences of perinatal mental health. These findings also underscore the need for targeted evidence-based interventions and effective policies targeting mental health, substance use, and intimate partner problems to prevent maternal suicide and enhance maternal health outcomes.

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