A North Andover police officer, Kelsey Fitzsimmons, is recovering after a shooting incident during an armed confrontation with her colleagues. Court records reveal that Fitzsimmons, who gave birth just months earlier, was involuntarily committed for treatment of postpartum depression in March, with her fiancé expressing fears for her safety through a restraining order.
This incident has sharply focused attention on postpartum depression, a condition that impacts approximately 15 percent of new mothers, according to medical experts. The Cleveland Clinic encourages new parents struggling with their mental health to seek professional help, highlighting the urgency of addressing mental health in the wake of such events.
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