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Comedian Stands Up For Mental Heath By Talking Openly About Postpartum Depression

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One in 7 women experience depression and anxiety during or after giving birth, according to the American Psychological Association. Most find it hard to talk about. But not Los Angeles-based comedian Angelina Spicer. She talks about her experience with postpartum depression a lot — and she's also become a serious advocate for maternal mental health. KPCC's Priska Neely (@priskaneely) has the story.

This segment aired on June 13, 2019.

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