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New mothers' untreated mental health issues cost billions

Mental health issues not only weigh down new mothers but also often go untreated, leading to $14.2 billion in economic costs.

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Pregnant woman Among the biggest contributors to the cost of mothers’ mental health issues are presenteeism, absenteeism and unemployment, which account for $4.7 billion in lost productivity. (Photo: Shutterstock)

It’s tough to be a working mother. Even if you’re lucky enough to work for a company that offers a strong paid leave program, there are still the biases and professional hurdles to face. But what about the health issues? There are plenty of health conditions associated with the rigors of bearing children, and mental health issues in particular are being overlooked.

According to an analysis from Mathematica, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety, not only weigh down new mothers but also often go untreated, to the tune of some $14.2 billion in national economic costs.

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Marlene Satter

Marlene Satter

Marlene Y. Satter has worked in and written about the financial industry for decades.

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