Let's talk - Postpartum depression (PPD)

On Sunday evening, we will be joined by Avantika Goyal and Samanta B to talk about Post-Partum Depression. 

Being a mother is a sacred and often inexplicable experience. A life is being birthed. 

It would be naive to expect that it isn't complicated and multi-faceted - physically, emotionally and intellectually.

20% of mothers in India experience PPD. 

But what is it? What does it feel like? How can something literally live-giving have the word depression attached to it? And what can we do about it? 

We will also be joined by Bela Doctor, psychologist to ask some of these important questions.

Let's Talk | The series:

There is a gap between what someone experiences and what we presume. It is key that we bring people with lived-experience to understand better the multifactorial nature of the decision as well as the experience in order to support and understand them. The goal is not to judge, glorify, victimize, generalize or weaponize but to understand.

After the event, there will be a facilitated sharing circle for all participants. This is because the topic and event may be triggering. If you need space to be held for you - to talk, to question, to discuss - feel free to stay back. This will happen after 7:30pm at the same location.

PLEASE NOTE:

1. Attending this event requires you to make an informed decision about your mental state of mind at this point in your life. Certain parts can be sensitive or triggering. 

2. Attending this event means you acknowledge the sensitivity of the subject and promise to respect the privacy and vulnerability of the other attendees as well as the speakers. The speakers, especially the ones with lived experience, have agreed to share one aspect of their lives and identity with us on this one day. Any further interaction or engagement requires their explicit consent. This is a respectful, curious and compassionate coming together of people. 

3. This is not a sharing circle or peer event. There will be no Q&A with the audience. However, if you have questions, feel free to send them in via email to contact@agatsufoundation.org

4. Anyone who comes to a meeting is free to use information from the discussion, but is not allowed to reveal who made any particular comment.