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Nearly 20% of new moms have anxiety or depression, but a promising psychedelic treatment is on the horizon

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Nearly 20% of new moms have anxiety or depression, but a promising psychedelic treatment is on the horizon
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About 1 in 5 women will experience depression and anxiety during pregnancy or in the year after giving birth. If untreated, a mother who has these conditions has a higher risk of birth complications, poorer overall health, impaired bonding and nurturing of her infant, and a higher risk of death by suicide.

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