BHappy - Screening for Post-Partum Depression in Indian Mothers Using A Simple App

Postpartum depression (PPD) has an estimated prevalence rate of about 24.4% amongst Indian women, or over 6 million women per year [1]. Most cases go undetected due to lack of awareness and stigma. Research has identified India-specific triggers for PPD including son-preference mentality and problems with spouse or in-laws. We've seen this first-hand in our work with newborns in Indian govt NICUs and have seen how it can affect the mother and the critical newborn.