Here, said life, here’s your bundle of joy! I held her, stared into her eyes, and I felt none of the love I felt when she was inside.
An initiative to recognise postpartum depression, curated by Trijog – Know Your Mind and Insaniyat.
About the campaign
This campaign was inspired by the real-life story of a young woman called Sneha, who lived with postpartum depression and died by suicide. Trijog and Insaniyat dedicate this initiative to her struggle, and aim to help the many other women like her in our society.
Postpartum depression: a hidden condition
At the brink of motherhood, 2 in 10 women in India are at risk of depression after the birth of their child. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a hidden mental health condition, and most women do not even know that this distress has a name.
You are not just a number or a statistic. You are a mother. A human. And if you have any form of depression, you need to seek help.
PPD may be caused by several underlying factors: biological, psychological, or a number of cumulative stressors experienced over one’s life.
If help is not sought, PPD can harm the bond between mother and child, and the emotional and mental wellbeing of not only the mother but also the people around her. In extreme cases, ignoring it may lead to the loss of a life.
There is power in awareness and strength in getting help.
Recognising the warning signs early
Look out for warning signs. Every case is individual, and not everyone will show all the symptoms. In some cases, the symptoms may be quite mild. This still warrants professional help.
In their words
Talking about the campaign, Arushi Sethi, Founder & Director of Trijog – Know Your Mind, says, “Just because something is inside your mind, does not mean it isn’t real! Depression is an invisible illness that has a stigma attached to it and Post Partum Depression is a lesser known condition, wherein the victim may not even be aware that this distress has a name. Through Sneha – A Ray of Hope, we hope to reach out to the mothers of tomorrow and families who can help their loved ones recognise the symptoms in the initial stages itself, before it can cause potential harm to the mother or the infant.”
Jyotiba Patil, Co-founder of Insaniyat, adds, “Having PPD doesn’t make you a bad mother, working towards recovery makes you a responsible mother and that is what we want to convey through our campaign. Seeking help for Mental Wellness is important and we strive towards reducing the stigma attached to it.”
Trijog – Know Your Mind is India’s trusted mental health platform for providing better help and transforming minds and lives. Our team of qualified mental health practitioners aims to provide accurate help for every mental health concern, for all individuals, ‘in an atmosphere where caring for minds is as normal as caring for bodies’.
Mental Health Matters. People Matter. You Matter. #TalkWithTrijog
Getting support
If you, or a new mother you know, are struggling, please reach out. You can book a session with a Trijog therapist, email info@trijog.com or call the Trijog helpline on 1800 202 7180. You can also find other mental health helplines in India.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 112. For free, confidential support any time, call Tele-MANAS on 14416.
