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British ColumbiaB. C. NDP Leader David Eby pledged Tuesday to fund a dedicated perinatal mental health unit at B. C. Women's Hospital where new parents facing mental health crises could be treated without being separated from their babies. But critics argue the commitment is long overdue. Critics argue the commitment to perinatal mental health unit is long overdueArden McLeod · CBC News · Posted: Oct 14, 2026 4:55 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 14Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. B. C. NDP Leader David Eby says the goal is to engage with practitioners and women to identify and close gaps within the health-care system. (CBC)WARNING: This story contains discussion of suicide. B. C. NDP Leader David Eby pledged Tuesday to fund a dedicated perinatal mental health unit at B. C. Women's Hospital where new parents facing mental health crises could be treated without being separated from their babies. But critics argue the commitment is long overdue. More than half of B. C.

DUXBURY, Mass. — Hundreds of people came together in Duxbury Saturday to make sure parents struggling with their mental health know they don’t have to face it alone. Families and supporters gathered for the community’s second annual Postpartum Support International Climb, a walk aimed at raising awareness and money for perinatal mental health care. The event began at Pilgrim Church of Duxbury. For Emily Newton, director of PSI’s The Climb program, the mission is personal. “18 years ago when I had my first baby and didn’t quite feel like myself, I needed a safety net and I didn’t know how to make one,” Newton told Boston 25 News. Postpartum Support International provides support and resources for families experiencing mental health challenges during pregnancy and after childbirth. Its Climb program brings communities together across the country to raise awareness and support perinatal mental health care. Kelly Winter, a leader of the Duxbury event, said the local Climb began after she brought the idea to her church’s missions committee.0 of 8“I brought forward PSI and everyone really wanted to do one of these Climb events, and so we had our first one last year,” Winter said.

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